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Brian Downs is an associate in the firm's corporate and business transactions group, where he assists clients on a variety of transactions, including financings and mergers and acquisitions. Brian is also experienced in drafting formation and governing documents and corporate governance matters. Before joining DWT, Brian practiced law in Texas.
Debt financing*
Representation of secured lenders and companies in bridge, debtor-in-possession (DIP), and exit financings related to Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings.
Debt financing*
Representation of private equity sponsors in acquisition financings.
Equity financing*
Representation of companies in public and private securities offerings, including the initial public offering of Excelerate Energy and a high-yield bond offering to finance development of renewable diesel refinery project for Calumet Specialty Products Partners.
Mergers and acquisitions*
Representation of companies in mergers and acquisitions, including the merger of Contango Oil & Gas with KKR's Independence Energy.
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice
- Oregon, 2023
- Texas, 2019
Education
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2019, with honors
- Staff Editor, Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law
- Dean's Achievement Award in Water Law, 2018
- B.A., Economics-Accounting and Government, Claremont McKenna College, 2013
Background
- Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Houston, 2019-2022