Bio

David Brown advises clients engaged in public and private financings, securities transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He represents underwriters, placement agents, issuers, and other parties in equity and debt transactions including registered public offerings, private placements, and municipal bond financings. Over the past several years, Dave has participated in transactions resulting in the issuance of more than $10 billion of securities, and he is a frequent speaker to trade and other groups on various aspects of securities law. Dave regularly counsels clients starting a new business, considering buying or selling a business, seeking to make or receive capital investments in existing businesses, or needing to restructure their company's existing debt or equity. In this last capacity, he represents entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital to establish new businesses and companies negotiating new or revised terms with lenders or other stakeholders. Dave also represents sellers in their negotiations with both financial and strategic buyers as well as investors seeking to purchase or invest in existing businesses.