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“Richard Dahlson earns praise from market sources for being a ‘get-the-deal-done guy’ when representing clients in M&A, securities matters and leveraged buyouts. One interviewee knows him to have ‘very strong technical knowledge and provide excellent customer service.’”

— Chambers USA 2018

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Richard F. Dahlson

Richard F. Dahlson

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5896
rdahlson@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Corporate & Securities
  • International

Experience

  • Acquisition & Disposition | Energy
  • Biotech, MedTech, & Life Sciences
  • Capital Markets
  • Family Office
  • Family-Owned Business
  • International Transactions
  • Investment Funds
  • Latin America | Inbound – Spanish
  • Latin America | Outbound – English
  • Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
  • Private Equity
  • Public Companies & Securities

Biography

Richard F. Dahlson manages Jackson Walker’s Corporate & Securities group, one of the largest in the state. His 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.

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, 1984
Wisconsin, 1984

Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Community Involvement Client Results

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).
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2012-2018
    • Ranked for Corporate/ M&A – Texas
  • “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
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July 10, 2020

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May 16, 2018

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May 13, 2014

Practice Experience

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).

Recognition & Accolades

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2012-2018
    • Ranked for Corporate/ M&A – Texas
  • “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

Community Involvement

  • American Bar Association – Business Law Section
  • State Bar of Texas – Business Law Section

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Practice Areas

  • Corporate & Securities
  • International

Experience

  • Acquisition & Disposition | Energy
  • Biotech, MedTech, & Life Sciences
  • Capital Markets
  • Family Office
  • Family-Owned Business
  • International Transactions
  • Investment Funds
  • Latin America | Inbound – Spanish
  • Latin America | Outbound – English
  • Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
  • Private Equity
  • Public Companies & Securities

News

  • Jackson Walker Expands Corporate & Securities Practice With Addition of Houston Partner Charles Harrell
  • Rick Dahlson Leads Corporate Team Advising Keste in Acquisition by Trinity Hunt Partners
  • Finding Solutions That Work
  • Jackson Walker Represents Higher Ed – Partners Africa, LLC in Online Education Investment
  • Chambers USA Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices
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