Biography
Richard F. Dahlson’s corporate practice is complemented by his extensive experience in securities matters and he has represented both companies and investment bankers in over thirty public offerings and over forty PIPE transactions. His clients include large established companies as well as startups. Rick is also the former Chair of the Firm’s Corporate and Securities practice.
Over the last ten years, as the economy has been globalized, Rick’s practice has expanded with numerous international transactions in Europe, the Middle East, South America, Australia, China, Korea, Mexico and Canada.
Rick is committed to achieving his clients’ goals and offers strategic advice on decisions that affect them, professionally and personally, resulting in strong, long-term relationships.
Rick has extensive experience and knowledge in the following areas:
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Public Offerings
- Private Placements
- Public Reporting Compliance
- Emerging Growth Companies
- Technology
- Recapitalizations
- Fund Formation
Education
B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, University of Minnesota
J.D., cum laude, University of Wisconsin Law School
Bar Admissions
Texas
Wisconsin
Transactional
- Represents both purchasers and sellers in leveraged buy-outs, mergers and acquisitions and recapitalizations.
Financing
- Represents entrepreneurs, investors and investments funds (equity funds, hedge funds and venture funds).
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Corporate/M&A – Texas, 2012-2018, 2021-2023
- “Top 50 M&A Attorneys in Texas” List, The Texas Lawbook, 2018
- Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
- Securities & Corporate Finance, 2003-2004, 2013-2015
- Mergers & Acquisitions, 2003-2004, 2013-2015
- Best Lawyer, D Magazine, 2014
- American Bar Association – Business Law Section
- State Bar of Texas – Business Law Section
Jackson Walker Represents ThermiGen, LLC in Sale to Almirall, S.A.
February 11, 2016
Jackson Walker Represents Pacific Northern in Recapitalization Deal
November 12, 2013
August 17, 2023
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
July 27, 2023
Attorney NewsRichard Dahlson Recognized Among Top 10 Influential Corporate/M&A Lawyers in Texas
Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Richard F. Dahlson on being named among the Top 10 influential corporate/M&A lawyers leading significant deals in Texas by Business Today News.
June 1, 2023
SpotlightChambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2023 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 51 attorneys and 17 departments for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys recognized in the guides were ranked in 19 practice areas, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas and 6 named among the top attorneys nationwide in their respective areas.
June 1, 2022
SpotlightChambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2022 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 48 attorneys and 16 departments for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the Global and USA guides.
May 26, 2021
Client ResultsRick Dahlson and Cale McDowell Lead Jackson Walker’s Representation of Cypress Growth Capital in Formation of Fund IV
Jackson Walker counseled Cypress Growth Capital on the formation of its fourth royalty-based growth capital fund, which fully closed on May 5, 2021, with approximately $50 million in capital commitments.
May 20, 2021
SpotlightChambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2021 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 41 attorneys and 14 departments for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Global and USA guides.
October 19, 2020
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Expands Corporate & Securities Practice With Addition of Houston Partner Charles Harrell
A widely respected corporate attorney, Charles Harrell focuses his practice on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border matters, finance, and capital markets.
July 10, 2020
Client ResultsRick Dahlson Leads Corporate Team Advising Keste in Acquisition by Trinity Hunt Partners
Jackson Walker represented Keste, a leading provider of B2B digital transformation services, in the sale of its business to Trinity Hunt Partners—marking its third platform investment in IT services.
May 12, 2020
SpotlightRick Dahlson: Finding Solutions That Work
It’s an all-too-common scenario: A company or entrepreneur has a brilliant business concept, excellent strategic vision, and the talent to execute it – and then the cold, hard financial reality sets in.
May 16, 2018
Client ResultsJackson Walker Represents Higher Ed – Partners Africa, LLC in Online Education Investment
Jackson Walker represented Higher Ed Partners – Africa, LLC (HEPSA) in securing an investment from One Thousand & One Voices (1K1V), a private family capital fund supported by industry-leading family offices.