Atty. David S. Matheson
David Matheson, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, brings value to clients by providing strategic and practical advice. He has more than 20 years of experience in counseling on corporate governance matters, raising capital through public and private equity and debt offerings, and acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets.
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David S. Matheson is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1991) and Stanford University (—). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland (OR) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Matheson, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, brings value to clients by providing strategic and practical advice
- He has more than 20 years of experience in counseling on corporate governance matters, raising capital through public and private equity and debt offerings, and acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets
- David advises domestic and foreign public companies — including controlled companies and master limited partnerships — on their SEC and securities exchange reporting obligations, and assists boards of directors and management in fulfilling their fiduciary duties
- Industries in which David's clients are involved include transportation, manufacturing, technology, retail and energy
- Representative of David's experience is his leadership of three IPOs and co-leading one IPO filing since 2005
- He has assisted clients in raising billions of dollars through public offerings of common, preferred and debt securities, shelf offerings, PIPE and Rule 144A transactions, and private placements
- David has provided buy-side and sell-side representation for private and public companies in small and multibillion dollar mergers and stock and asset transactions, and he represents Seaspan Corporation in its containership joint venture with an affiliate of global asset manager The Carlyle Group
- Chambers USA and other legal rating services recognize David as a leading attorney in corporate, capital markets, securities and M&A matters, Chambers USA describes David as "renowned for his experience and knowledge of capital markets and public companies" and quotes a client as stating, “Unflappable under pressure, [David] cuts through to the issue and works with the client to find a solution that both sides can embrace.”
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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