Dalton Thacker is a sophisticated corporate transactional attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate governance. He has successfully represented a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, private equity firms, mid-market companies, and emerging startups.

With a strong track record in complex transactional matters, Mr. Thacker has played a pivotal role in numerous deals, providing strategic counsel to clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle. He has a deep understanding of the legal and business intricacies involved in M&A transactions, enabling him to navigate negotiations, draft agreements, and conduct due diligence with precision and efficiency.

Mr. Thacker also acts as outside general counsel and assists businesses with transactional and day-to-day matters, including business formation, governance, shareholder and other agreements among owners, financings, reorganizations, stock incentive and other compensation arrangements, fund formation, and joint ventures.

Clients appreciate Mr. Thacker’s savvy legal acumen, commitment to their success, and unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding results. With an ability to forge strong relationships with clients, Mr. Thacker is a trusted advisor in the corporate deal community.

Beyond his transactional practice, Mr. Thacker actively contributes to the legal community. He frequently publishes articles on emerging trends. He is has served as a director for the First Tee of South Puget Sound and as chair of the Board of Directors for Covenant Bible Seminary.

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• Washington

M&A:

• Sale of multinational coffee harvester and importer to global coffee merchant.
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• Acquisition by a Washington-based coffee shop of multiple Phoenix-based locations.
• Local counsel on the sale of a Washington-based Mushroom producer, wholesaler, and retailer to a Canadian-based acquirer.
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• Sale of a pet supply wholesaler to a private investor.
• Sale of an electronics manufacturer to a national acquirer, which included an F-Reorganization.
• Strategic acquisitions by a private equity group in the healthcare industry of multiple glaucoma specialists nationwide, which included complex healthcare considerations and regulations.
• Acquisition by a private equity group of local asphalt and paving company.
• Acquisition by a private equity group of e-commerce-based off-road equipment and machinery retailer.
• Sale of a shipping and hauling company to a national strategic buyer.
• Sale of a Tacoma-based transloading, warehousing and logistics services company to a globally-based acquirer.

Corporate/Finance:

• Representation of a private equity group in its strategic investment in and acquisition of multiple dental facilities in Georgia.
• Advised a coffee retailer as outside general counsel and on its expansion into northern California and its addition of new owners through private sale of ownership.
• Representation of a boat manufacturer in its corporate restructuring and addition of new investors by splitting stock and establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship with multiple classes of voting and non-voting stock.

Real Estate:

• Representation of a seller of aggregate manufacturing property for $25M as part of a 1031 exchange.
• Representation of a real estate entities in their acquisition of mobile home parks across the country by establishing complex corporate structures, preparing necessary financing and disclosure documents, and establishing the proper fundraising documentation to facilitate the capital raise and acquisition.
• Representation of a pension fund client in connection with multiple acquisitions of office, retail and industrial properties throughout the United States, both on a stand-alone basis and through joint ventures.

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