Stephen R. Boatwright

Stephen R. Boatwright

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

5.0 (1 reviews)
Phoenix, Arizona
36+ years experience
Gallagher & Kennedy PA
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2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Bio

For more than three decades, Steve has represented companies raising both private and public financing, and buyers and sellers of businesses of all kinds. Whether seeking initial funding, expanding the business through follow on funding or an acquisition, or pursuing an exit strategy through an asset/stock sale or public offering, Steve offers each client the veteran experience, practical judgement and seasoned know-how to realize even the most lofty goals in all phases of financing and growth.Steve believes it is important to retain skilled counsel when it comes to making critical decisions throughout the life cycle of every business. He knows, from extensive and first-hand experience, that an entrepreneur who creates a start-up requires well-drafted organizational documents, including comprehensive shareholder or operating/partnership agreements. He understands, from many years of representing a broad array of companies, that the management team requires the correct contracts/licenses and agreements to make acquisitions, raise capital and comply with securities laws. Steve has proven time and again that he can deliver the right advice to business owners and shareholders seeking to acquire other companies, sell out or go public.Ranked among the best transactional attorneys over the course of his career by a variety of organizations, Steve has negotiated and documented over several billion in financing and mergers and acquisitions. He has prepared registration statements (both IPO and secondary) and securities regulatory compliance documents for more than 20 different public companies on the NYSE American (formerly AMEX), NASDAQ and the OTCBB. Throughout his long and successful tenure in Securities law, Steve has developed unique expertise in “shell” reverse merger transactions. Additionally, he has prepared numerous private placement memoranda for technology, biotechnology, bio-agriculture, software, life science, medical device, manufacturing, internet, social media, hospitality and real estate companies.In addition to his work with operating companies, Steve also represents angel investors. Notably, he has been engaged by investment banking, private equity, venture capital and venture leasing funds, as well as advised and documented fund structures and acquisitions of substantial positions in emerging growth companies. For more than three decades, Steve has represented companies raising both private and public financing, and buyers and sellers of businesses of all kinds. Whether seeking initial funding, expanding the business through follow on funding or an acquisition, or pursuing an exit strategy through an asset/stock sale or public offering, Steve offers each client the veteran experience, practical judgement and seasoned know-how to realize even the most lofty goals in all phases of financing and growth. Steve believes it is important to retain skilled counsel when it comes to making critical decisions throughout the life cycle of every business. He knows, from extensive and first-hand experience, that an entrepreneur who creates a start-up requires well-drafted organizational documents, including comprehensive shareholder or operating/partnership agreements. He understands, from many years of representing a broad array of companies, that the management team requires the correct contracts/licenses and agreements to make acquisitions, raise capital and comply with securities laws. Steve has proven time and again that he can deliver the right advice to business owners and shareholders seeking to acquire other companies, sell out or go public. Ranked among the best transactional attorneys over the course of his career by a variety of organizations, Steve has negotiated and documented over several billion in financing and mergers and acquisitions. He has prepared registration statements (both IPO and secondary) and securities regulatory compliance documents for more than 20 different public companies on the NYSE American (formerly AMEX), NASDAQ and the OTCBB. Throughout his long and successful tenure in Securities law, Steve has developed unique expertise in “shell” reverse merger transactions. Additionally, he has prepared numerous private placement memoranda for technology, biotechnology, bio-agriculture, software, life science, medical device, manufacturing, internet, social media, hospitality and real estate companies. In addition to his work with operating companies, Steve also represents angel investors. Notably, he has been engaged by investment banking, private equity, venture capital and venture leasing funds, as well as advised and documented fund structures and acquisitions of substantial positions in emerging growth companies.

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Securities Regulation
  • Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Practice Area: Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

Education

  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1989
  • The University of Texas, M.B.A., graduated 1989
  • Wheaton College, B.A., graduated 1985

Reviews

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Linda Cox

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Counsel for Our Business Acquisition

When our company was presented with the opportunity to acquire a smaller competitor, the complexity of the deal was daunting. We needed counsel who understood not just the legal mechanics, but the strategic and financial implications. Steve Boatwright was that counsel. His dual J.D. and M.B.A. from The University of Texas was immediately apparent; he analyzed the transaction with a business-minded approach that went far beyond contract review. With over 36 years of experience, he expertly guided us through the due diligence process, identified critical liabilities in the target's corporate structure, and negotiated terms that protected our interests without derailing the deal. His deep background in representing buyers and sellers of businesses, coupled with his recognition in corporate law and business organizations, gave us immense confidence. Steve and his team at Gallagher & Kennedy were responsive, patient with our questions, and always prepared. The transaction closed smoothly, and the acquired business is now a thriving part of our operation. For any significant corporate matter in Phoenix, from securities to mergers, Steve is the first attorney I would recommend. His blend of seasoned expertise and practical business acumen is truly exceptional.

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