About David
David C. Eisman: Leading M&A and Private Equity Attorney
David C. Eisman is a highly respected and experienced attorney specializing in complex corporate, securities, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. With a distinguished career representing companies, investment banks, and private equity funds, Mr. Eisman provides strategic legal counsel and expertise across a broad range of industries, including entertainment, technology, financial services, and real estate. His deep understanding of market dynamics, combined with a meticulous approach to deal structuring and execution, has consistently delivered exceptional results for his clients.
Mr. Eisman’s expertise spans the entire transaction lifecycle, from initial concept and due diligence through negotiation, structuring, and ultimately, closing. He is renowned for his proactive approach, his ability to navigate intricate legal complexities, and his commitment to achieving his clients’ objectives. He is frequently sought after for his guidance on matters involving leveraged buyouts, private equity fund formations, and significant strategic investments.
Key Areas of Practice:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Mr. Eisman consistently represents parties in both public and private acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures, meticulously crafting transaction structures to maximize value and mitigate risk. He has advised on transactions ranging from multi-billion dollar deals to smaller, more focused acquisitions.
- Securities Law: He possesses extensive experience in private and registered securities offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and secondary offerings. His expertise includes compliance with SEC regulations and providing strategic guidance on capital raising initiatives.
- Private Equity & Hedge Fund Formation: Mr. Eisman is a leading advisor to private equity, hedge fund, and other private fund sponsors, assisting in the structuring and formation of their funds, navigating regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Corporate Governance: He provides ongoing legal support to corporate boards, addressing a wide range of governance issues and ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
Notable Transactions Represented: Mr. Eisman’s impressive track record includes representation in some of the most significant transactions in recent history:
- Gen-Probe Incorporated Acquisition by Hologic, Inc.: Successfully advised Gen-Probe through its $3.8 billion acquisition by Hologic, Inc., a landmark deal in the diagnostics industry.
- Vulcan Capital (Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen’s Investment Vehicle): Served as legal counsel for Vulcan Capital in various M&A and fund matters, including the sale of DreamWorks L.L.C. to Paramount Pictures, the IPO and spin-off of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., and numerous registered equity offerings.
- Sporting News Acquisitions: Represented Sporting News magazine, radio, and online divisions in their acquisition by American City Business Journals, Inc., and facilitated the sale of related assets including KMPC (Los Angeles) and WSNR (New York).
- Sprint Nextel Communications Tower Acquisition: Advised an investment consortium on the acquisition of approximately 3,300 communications towers from Sprint Nextel for $670 million.
- Summit Entertainment, LLC Acquisition by Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation: Represented Summit Entertainment, LLC through its acquisition by Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation.
- Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television: He has specific experience advising on film financing, talent agreements, and content distribution deals within the entertainment industry.
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law: He routinely handles complex leveraged buyout transactions and provides strategic guidance in the structuring of private equity investments.
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law: His expertise ensures effective deal structures, comprehensive due diligence, and meticulous negotiation processes.
Education & Credentials:
- Bar Admissions: Admitted to the Bar of the State of California
- Recognized: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2014
- Award: One of the “Top 20 Under 40” lawyers in California, as recognized by the Daily Journal
- University: Juris Doctor (J.D.), [Information Missing - Placeholder used, should be replaced with the actual law school name]
- Law School: Graduated from [Law School Name] with Honors
City: Los Angeles, State: California, Country: United States
Mr. Eisman is dedicated to providing his clients with exceptional legal representation and building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual success. He consistently strives to exceed expectations and deliver innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.
