C.W. Ross
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C.W. Ross

Partner
ross.cw@dorsey.com

Overview

C.W. maintains a thriving M&A transaction and finance practice covering a broad set of clients and industries.

C.W. practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and corporate law. He has experience in mergers and acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers in transactions. C.W. represents both mature and emerging companies in a variety of corporate matters, including formation and organization of entities, joint ventures, licensing, contract reviews, and contract negotiations. He also represents lending institutions and borrowers in connection with secured financing transactions.  

C.W.’s experience extends across a wide range of industries, including technology, software, healthcare, cement, concrete and aggregates, mining and industrial services, manufacturing, automotive, and restaurants. He also represents governmental bodies and boards and provides advice and guidance on Arizona Open Meeting Law compliance and related matters.

Education & Admissions

Harvard Law School (J.D., 2004), cum laude

  • Assistant Articles Editor, Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, 2004

Brigham Young University (B.A., Economics, 2001), cum laude

Admissions

  • Arizona

Languages

  • Spanish

Experience

  • Represented HVAC, roofing and electrical contractors in sale transactions with enterprise values ranging between $25 million and $150 million.
  • Represented family-owned or privately-held companies in sale of assets or stock in values ranging between $10 million and $350 million. Has negotiated transactions with both financial and strategic buyers, with features such as earn-outs, subordinated seller debt, and equity rollovers.
  • Represented mining and natural resource companies in numerous acquisitions, financings and contract negotiations in values ranging between $20 million and $560 million.
  • Represented private equity funds in various acquisitions and dispositions of portfolio companies in values ranging between $50 million and $600 million.
  • Represented international chemical company in numerous acquisitions and in general corporate and contract matters.
  • Represents Canadian financial institutions in connection with credit facilities to mining companies with loan values ranging from $50 million to $750 million.
  • Represents emerging companies in the formation and funding of their companies.
  • Represents the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix in connection with Arizona Open Meeting Law and general corporate matters.

*Certain representations occurred prior to joining Dorsey

 

News & Resources

News & Press Mentions

Preeminent Natural Resources and Mining Law Group Joins Dorsey in Phoenix
  • Interview, “T-Mobile/Sprint Merger,” KPHO, February 12, 2020
  • Moderator, “Building and Sustaining Partnerships,” Gridiron Capital Business Owner Forum, May 8, 2019

Industries & Practices

  • Canada Cross-Border Transactions
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Emerging Companies
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Lending Transactions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Mining
  • Private Equity
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, State Bar of Arizona
  • Member, American Bar Association

Accolades

  • Best Lawyers in America®, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Corporate Law, 2013-2024
C.W. Ross