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Ronald Law

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T 206.757.8155 Seattle
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Ronald is chair of the firm's Debt Finance Group and a member of the corporate & business transactions practice group. He represents private equity funds, corporate borrowers, commercial banks and private lenders in a variety of secured and unsecured credit facilities, including acquisition financings, asset-based lending, working capital loans and dividend recapitalizations. He assists clients across numerous industries, with an emphasis on food and beverage, and restaurant businesses. He has notable experience with franchise financing matters and understands the nuances particular to those transactions.

Practice Highlights

Franchise finance

Represented Flynn Restaurant Group in the acquisition financing for its purchase of a 1,000+ unit nationwide restaurant portfolio from NPC International, the largest franchisee to franchisee sale in U.S. history.

Acquisition finance

Represented private equity funds with over $50 billion in combined assets under management in numerous secured and unsecured debt financing transactions, including acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations and ABL facilities.

Private shelf facility

Represented privately held investment company in its issuance of $150 million of secured promissory notes pursuant to a private-placement shelf facility.

Acquisition financing for Orange Theory Franchises

Represented private equity firm in a $55 million financing to fund the acquisition of various Orange Theory franchises. (2019)

Acquisition financing for Pizza Hut Franchises

Represented private equity firm in a $45 million financing to fund the acquisition of various Pizza Hut franchises. (2019)

Secured financing for hotel business

Represented commercial bank providing a $40 million credit facility to a hotel and resort development and management company. (2019)

Secured financing for restaurant group

Represented renowned restaurant group in a $12 million secured loan to finance restaurant expansions. (2019)

Secured financing for HVAC manufacturer

Represented industry leader in mobile HVAC solutions in secured financing transaction with a national bank. (2018)
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2017
  • California, 2009

Education

  • J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2009
    • Order of the Coif 
    • Dean’s Honors List
  • B.S., Computing Science and Business, Simon Fraser University, 2006

Languages

  • Cantonese

Memberships & Affiliations

    • CFA Institute Claritas® Investment Certificate holder

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Corporate/M&A (Washington), 2024; Listed as "Up and Coming" by Chambers USA in Corporate/M&A (Washington), 2022-2023
    • Selected to "Southern California Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2014-2016

Background

    • Senior Associate, Alston & Bird LLP, Los Angeles, 2012-2016
    • Associate, McGuireWoods LLP, Los Angeles, 2009-2012
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2009
Publications
"Preventing Predatory Lending in the California Subprime Mortgage Market," Loyola of Los Angeles Review, 42 Loy. L.A. L. Rev. 529
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