Robert Hale
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Robert Hale

Partner
hale.robert@dorsey.com

Overview

Rob helps clients with corporate and securities matters, including representing public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and general corporate matters.
Rob has been recognized as a Best Lawyer by The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2017, 2019-2024 (Woodward White, Inc.). Rob serves as the Co-Head of Dorsey’s Dallas Office. Prior to attending law school, Rob was a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas, and worked in the auditing and assurance practice of a Big Four accounting firm.

Education & Admissions

Baylor University (J.D., 1992), cum laude

University of Texas (B.B.A., 1985)

Admissions

  • Texas

Experience

Representative Experience

  • Privately-owned international construction company in its acquisition of a U.S. based railroad construction and repair company.
  • Specialty manufacturer and retailer in the restructuring of its privately-held debt and equity capital.
  • Private equity concern in its debt and equity co-investment in a dental practice management company.
  • Canadian publicly-traded data analytics company in its acquisition of a U.S. based real estate services and data company.
  • Private equity concern in its debt and equity co-investment in an audio equipment manufacturer.
  • NYSE-listed financial services company in a $440 million investment in an entertainment company.
  • Private equity concern in its debt and equity co-investment in a towing services company.
  • Private equity concern in its acquisition of a specialty manufacturer and retailer of outdoor apparel and related goods.
  • Private equity concern in its controlling investment in a well servicing firm.
  • Private equity concerns in numerous equity co-investment transactions, both control and non-control.
  • Other publicly-held and privately-held interests in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, public and private financings, partnerships, and various governance matters.

Industries & Practices

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Emerging Companies
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Bar Association

Accolades

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2008-2017, 2019-2025
Robert Hale