Whit Roberts regularly represents public and private companies, as well as individual and institutional investors, in business formations, public and private financings, merger and acquisition transactions and other strategic corporate transactions. He has extensive experience in federal and state securities laws, representing clients in a variety of industries in initial and follow-on public and private equity and debt offerings, including venture capital transactions, and advising clients on reporting and disclosure requirements and other compliance matters. He represents public and private companies in a variety of industries in asset sales, stock sales and mergers, including private equity, cross-border and going-private transactions. His practice also includes advising clients regarding their important and strategic commercial transactions, including derivatives transactions, distribution agreements, technology licenses and other agreements. Mr. Roberts has been named in prior years as one of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40" by D magazine and a "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine.
Education
- J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1992
- Masters degree Candidate in Political Theory, University of Kent at Canterbury - England, 1989
- B.A., Plan II Honors Program and English Honors Program, The University of Texas at Austin, 1988
Bar Admissions
Representative Experience
- Represent public and private companies in merger and acquisition transactions (asset sales, stock sales and mergers).
- Advise issuers and investors in financing transactions and concerning corporate governance and securities law disclosure and filing requirements.
- Represent investors and issuers in venture-stage and growth businesses.
- Represent industry consolidators in on-going acquisition programs.
- Represent special committees and other clients in going-private transactions.
- Represent clients in strategic commercial transactions, including derivatives and hedging transactions.
Professional History
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Corporate Law Committee of the Business Law Section, State Bar of Texas
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