Professionals
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Bruce Robertson has extensive experience advising and representing clients in corporate and commercial law matters, with special emphasis in securities law, venture capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
He acts as general counsel to several public and privately held companies, and he has acted as lead counsel in a wide variety of transactions including initial public offerings, private debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture formation.
Mr. Robertson also has extensive experience in international business transactions, and he has assisted several Chinese businesses in establishing their U.S. operations.
Experience
AcquisitionRepresented North Star Utilities Group, Inc., in connection with acquisition of Maui Petroleum, Hawaii Petroleum and affiliates.
AcquisitionRepresented Nautilus, Inc., in connection with acquisition of Pearl Izumi USA, Inc.
AcquisitionRepresented Saltchuk Resources, Inc. in connection with acquisition of Northern Air Cargo.
Contest for Corporate Control / Proxy ContestRepresented NYSE-listed company in connection with proxy contest and special meeting of shareholders.
Formation of Chinese Joint VentureRepresented InFocus Corporation in connection with formation of joint venture with Chinese manufacturer.
Internal InvestigationsAdvised audit committee of publicly traded company in connection with three internal investigations.
Sale of BusinessRepresented Brooks Sports in connection with acquisition by Russell Athletic.
Sale of BusinessRepresented Nautilus, Inc., in connection with sale of Dash America, Inc., d/b/a Pearl Izumi, to Shimano, Inc.
Sale of BusinessRepresented InFocus Corporation in connection with sale to private investor.
Sale of BusinessRepresented Kibble & Prentice in connection with acquisition by USI Holdings.
Venture Capital FinancingsRepresented venture capital and private equity funds in connection with preferred stock and convertible note investments.
Venture Capital FinancingsRepresented venture-backed company in connection with Series C, D, E, F and G preferred stock financings.
Professional Activities
- Member, Subcommittee on Legal Opinions, Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section
- Member, Corporation, Business & Banking Section, Washington State Bar Association
Community Activities
- Vice President and Member, Board of Directors, Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club
- Member, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Sell Seattle Task Force; Member, East by West Committee
- University of Washington Law School Endowment Fund
