About
David L. Mathus counsels investment banks, public companies, and private companies on mergers and acquisitions. He also advises these clients on corporate, securities, and governance matters. His clients also include business owners and high-net-worth individuals. He earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University, School of Law in 1984. He led a business and legal intelligence company as its chief executive, and earlier co-headed the New York corporate and transactions group of another law firm. He has represented clients in corporate transactions for decades.
Who is a good fit for David L. Mathus
- Investment banks that need counsel on a merger or an acquisition.
- Owners of public or private companies working through an M&A transaction.
- Business owners who need corporate or governance counsel on a transaction.
- High-net-worth individuals who need counsel on a corporate transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Wake Forest University, School of Law, J.D., 1984
- College of William & Mary, B.A., 1981
- Bar admissions
- Connecticut, New York
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented leading entertainment technology company in sale of stake to a private equity firm
- Represented buyer of New York City publishing company (buyer side)
- Represented major financial institutions on project financings in U.S. energy sector
- Represented global commodities firm on joint ventures, M&A, corporate governance, dispute resolution and other matters
- Advised on formation of joint ventures, including major shipping joint venture in South America
- Represented investors in technology ventures
- Represented founders in sales of minority stakes of private companies
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional