Joe Bailey
Partner, Attorney at Ashurst Perkins Coie
Oregon State Bar Association, Executive Committee of Securities Regulation Section, 2018-2019Works with sellers
About
Joe Bailey represents businesses in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and joint ventures. His clients include software and fintech companies, food and beverage producers, retailers, and shipping, telecom, waste management, and infrastructure businesses, and he also advises startups, growth companies, and family businesses on their general corporate needs. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2011 and a B.S. from the University of Oregon in 2008. From Portland, he stays with clients across the life of the company and is at their side for the largest transactions they take on.
Who is a good fit for Joe Bailey
- Family businesses weighing a merger, an acquisition, or a divestiture.
- Startups and growth companies preparing a merger or an acquisition.
- Owners of software, food and beverage, or retail companies planning a sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of Oregon, B.S., 2008
- Bar admissions
- Oregon
Recognition
- Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Lawyer for Corporate: Mergers and Acquisitions, 2024-2026
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Venture Capital Law, 2022-2025
- Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2023
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Joe Bailey holds a Chambers USA "Up and Coming" Lawyer listing for Corporate: Mergers and Acquisitions, 2024-2026. He received Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law, 2022-2025. He also holds Super Lawyers "Rising Star" recognition from 2023.