About
David Billings advises private equity sponsors, buyers, and sellers on leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and financings. He represents portfolio companies in add-on acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. He handles negotiated acquisitions, competitive auctions, and cross-border deals. He negotiates carve-outs and representation and warranty insurance on private company transactions. He counsels founders, executives, and key employees on employment agreements, rollover equity, and equity incentive arrangements. David Billings has practiced for more than 20 years, including over 13 years at Honigman LLP. He earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law and his B.S.E. from the University of Michigan. He guides deals from letter of intent through closing.
Who is a good fit for David Billings
- Private equity sponsors pursuing a leveraged buyout or a growth equity investment.
- Portfolio companies planning an add-on acquisition or a divestiture.
- Buyers and sellers in a competitive auction, a cross-border sale, or a carve-out.
Education and admissions
- Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- University of Michigan, B.S.E. in Computer Engineering
- Bar admissions
- Michigan, New York
Recognition
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2015 and 2016
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Assisted in the acquisition by two private equity funds of private-label hygienic disposal products maker for approximately $1.5 billion ($1,500,000,000)
- Represented U.S. hedge fund manager in the acquisition by British hedge fund manager for approximately $1.7 billion ($1,700,000,000)
- Advised in the acquisition by private equity-led consortium of a controlling interest in technology company for approximately $1.9 billion ($1,900,000,000)
- Represented client in the sale by European bank of U.S. real estate investment management business to private equity buyer for $100 million ($100,000,000)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional