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Sean P. McCann

Partner

T 206.757.8099 Seattle
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Sean McCann advises clients on significant transactions, with a particular focus on complex acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, joint ventures, and restructurings. In addition to his transactional practice, Sean counsels boards and management teams on strategic and governance matters, and serves as principal outside counsel to several privately held and multi-generational family businesses. He has extensive experience advising clients in the manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, real estate, and professional services industries.

Sean formerly chaired the firm's corporate and business transactions practice for eight years.

Transactions

Sumitomo Forestry America acquisition of Edge Homes

Represented Sumitomo Forestry America in the majority stake acquisition and formation of joint venture with Edge Homes Group, a premier home builder in Utah.

Acquisition of business for Hardwoods Distribution Inc.

Represented Hardwoods (TSX: HWD) in the acquisition of Rugby Architectural Building Products, a distributor of architectural building products with more than 30 locations around the U.S.

Acquisition for Sumitomo Forestry America

Represented Sumitomo Forestry America in the acquisition of a majority stake in and formation of joint venture with Dan Ryan Homes, a leading Mid-Atlantic Homebuilder with operations in six states.

Acquisition and subsequent disposition for Endeavour Capital

Represented private equity firm Endeavour Capital and co-investors in the acquisition of Little Red Services, Inc., an Alaskan hot oil services business, and subsequent sale of the business to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

Acquisition and subsequent disposition for GenNx360 Capital Partners

Represented private equity firm, GenNx360 Capital Partners, in the acquisition of Clariant Corp.'s specialty silicones business, and subsequent disposition of that business, SiVance LLC, to Milliken & Co.
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Outside Counsel

Outside counsel - real estate

Corporate counsel to a multigenerational, multi-family-owned real estate investment and management business with operations across the western U.S.

Outside counsel - distribution

Outside counsel (U.S.) to North America’s largest hardwood lumber and architectural building products distributor.

Outside counsel - manufacturing

Outside counsel (U.S.) to North America’s largest hardwood and composite mouldings manufacturer and supplier.

Outside counsel - professional services

Outside counsel to civil and structural engineering firm with locations across the western U.S.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington

Education

  • J.D., Cornell Law School, 1998, magna cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
    • Editor, Cornell Law Review
  • B.A., English, Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1994, cum laude

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Co-Chair, National Corporate and Business Transactions Group, Davis Wright Tremaine, 2016-2023
    • Member, Board of Trustees; Member, Executive Committee; Chair, Audit Committee – The Bertschi School
    • Former Member, Board of Directors, Association for Corporate Growth, Seattle Chapter
    • Former Member, Board of Directors, The Humane Society for Seattle/King County

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Corporate/M&A (Washington), 2020-2024
    • Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law by Best Lawyers, 2024-present

Background

    • Counsel, Associate, WilmerHale, Washington DC, 2000-2005
    • Law Clerk, The Hon. William T. Moore, Jr., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia, 1998-2000
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Publications
06.10.24
News
New Chambers Rankings Affirm Davis Wright Tremaine's National Leadership in Key Industry Sectors Read More
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08.17.23
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2024 Edition of Best Lawyers Recognizes More Than 175 Davis Wright Tremaine Attorneys for Excellence Read More
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06.05.23
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Chambers USA Recognizes Davis Wright Tremaine for Leadership Across Key Industry Sectors and Honors the Firm for Excellence in 51 Practices Read More
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06.07.22
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Chambers USA Recognizes Davis Wright Tremaine for Excellence in Key Practice Areas and Industry-Leading Success With DEI Read More
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05.21.21
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04.28.20
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Davis Wright Tremaine Recognized by Chambers USA for Industry-Leading Excellence in Key Practice Areas Read More
10.12.16
Presentations
"Getting it Right – Picking an M&A Advisor," ACG Seattle, Seattle
10.09.15
Presentations
"Private Company Governance," Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals, Western Regional, Seattle
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08.04.15
Presentations
"Rainier Scholars’ Careers in Law Panel Discussion," Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle Read More
01.14.15
Presentations
"Nondisclosure Agreements: Key Terms and Considerations," Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle,
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