Mike Donahey's practice is concentrated in business and finance, including mergers and acquisitions, initial and secondary public offerings, restructurings, joint ventures, corporate governance, venture capital, and securities law.
Representative Transactions
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Mergers & Acquisitions
- Represented large, privately held processed meats company in nine-figure sale to strategic buyer
- Represented publicly traded biotech company in sale to a private pharmaceutical company
- Represented buyer in purchase of two well known resorts from a REIT for $325 million
- Represented broadband service provider in merger with competitor
- Represented an injection molding company in dispositions of three divisions/subsidiaries totaling over $80 million
- Represented a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) in an acquisition of a Chinese media company
- Represented seller in sale of construction services business for $80 million
- Represented utility holding company in $40 million acquisition of a water and wastewater treatment company
- Represented publicly traded biotech company in $37.5 million sale of nutraceuticals division to another public company
- Represented life insurance company in $35 million acquisition of another life insurance company
- Represented publicly traded biotech company in $34 million acquisition of a dental products company
- Represented founders of pediatric dental clinics in formation, financing, and ultimate sale to private equity firm for $27 million
- Represented publicly traded utility holding company in six acquisitions of water and wastewater treatment companies
- Represented Phoenix-based life insurance company in acquisition of three life insurance companies
- Represented buyer in acquisition of a major USAID contractor out of bankruptcy
- Represented flooring company in $18 million sale to private equity fund
- Represented publicly traded biotech company in four separate sales of divisions/subsidiaries
- Represented copier company in $15 million sale to private equity firm
- Represented owners of bathtub company in $15 million management-led buyout
- Represented owner of water company in $12 million sale to municipalities
- Represented owner of pharmacy company in $12 million sale to private equity fund
- Represented the Apollo Group (University of Phoenix) in acquisition of Western International University
- Represented publicly traded computer reseller in numerous acquisitions
- Represented publicly traded technology solutions provider in acquisitions in Germany and the United Kingdom
Venture Capital and Private Equity Services/Emerging Business Services
- Represented ultrasound technology company and affiliates in multiple venture capital rounds totaling over $30 million
- Represented local internet company in $15 million investment by MP3.com
- Represented Arizona-based real estate opportunity fund in the formation and raising of up to $100 million
Capital Markets
- Represented transportation company in its $152 million IPO and several subsequent public offerings of debt and equity securities aggregating over $1.5 billion
- Represented biotech company in $40 million sale of stock, debt, and warrants in PIPE transaction
- Represented auto dealer in $94 million PIPE transaction
Other Selected Transactions/Engagements
- Represented public companies in the adoption of termination "poison pills" and related anti-takeover measures, stock repurchase programs, and stock splits
- Represented software company in a joint venture with Match.com
- Represented publicly traded biotech company in termination of CEO
- Represented Valley of the Sun Bowl Foundation (the Fiesta Bowl) in acquisition of the Insight Bowl (fka the Copper Bowl)
- Represented publicly traded electronics company in termination of CEO
- Represented publicly traded biotech company in $40 million credit facility with Black Diamond
- Represented Valley of the Sun United Way in merger with another non-profit entity
- Represented seller in the sale of a radio station
- Represented The Dial Corporation in sale of a bar soap manufacturing plant and negotiation of related contract manufacturing agreements
- Represented multiple public companies in connection with defense of hostile takeover attempts
Education
- University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with high distinction, 1992)
- Order of The Coif
- Member, Iowa Law Review
- University of Iowa (B.B.A., Accounting, 1989)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- American Bar Association
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Lex Mundi (2001-2005)
- Corporate & Securities Committee
- Regional Vice Chair, North America
- Snell & Wilmer Hiring Committee Co-Chair (2002-2005)
- Snell & Wilmer Client Review Committee
- Snell & Wilmer Loss Prevention Partner
- Snell & Wilmer Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Committee
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Corporate Counsel Best Practices, Moderator, 2012 Corporate Counsel Forum, Pelican Hill, California (March 2012)
- Corporate Counsel Best Practices, Moderator, 2010 Corporate Counsel Forum, Pelican Hill, California (October 2010)
- Corporate Counsel Best Practices, Moderator, 2008 Corporate Counsel Forum, Half Moon Bay, California (August 2008)
- Mergers and Acquisitions II - Let's Make a Deal: The Current State of Mergers and Acquisitions Practice, Speaker, 2008 State Bar of Arizona Convention (June 2008)
- Executive Compensation Panel, Speaker, Nasdaq Stock Market (December 2006)
- The SEC's New E-Proxy Rules: Background and Practical Suggestions, Speaker, American Society of Corporate Secretaries, Arizona Chapter (October 2007)
- Proxy Season and Executive Compensation Disclosure Developments, Speaker, 2007 Corporate Counsel Forum, Half Moon Bay, California (August 2007)
- The New Executive Compensation Disclosure Rules, Speaker, 2006 Corporate Counsel Forum, Colorado Springs, Colorado (August 2006)
- SEC Reporting Requirements, Speaker, 2005 Corporate Counsel Forum, Colorado Springs, Colorado (August 2005)
- Annual Meetings of Stockholders and Proxy Rules, Expert Witness, United States Federal Bankruptcy Court
- Small Business Law: A Practical Guide to Starting & Operating, Speaker, People's Law School
Professional Recognition & Awards
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, Mergers & Acquisitions (2012)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Securities/Capital Markets Law (2008-2012)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Edition, Corporate Law (2012)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business®, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (2011)
- Arizona's Finest Lawyers (2011)
- Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Attorneys, Corporate Law (2008)
- Forty Under 40, Phoenix Business Journal (March 2002)
Community Involvement
- Westmarc, Board of Directors (2011-present)
- Partnership for a Drug-Free Arizona Board of Directors (2003-2006)
- International Science & Engineering Fair 2005 - Arizona, Advisory Board Member (2001-2005)
- Valley Leadership Class XIX (1997-1998)
- Pioneer Arizona Museum Board of Directors (1993-1998); President (1997-1998)
- COMPAS, Pro Bono Legal Counsel (an organization devoted to enhancing the cultural, artistic, and scientific environment of metropolitan Phoenix) (1996-2003)
- St. Matthew School Advisory Board (1993-1995)
Other Professional Experience
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, General Counsel
