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David A. Zimmerman
- E dzimmerman@taftlaw.com
- T (513) 357-9489
- F (513) 381-0205
Summary
David handles complex corporate transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures and strategic commercial relationships. David has particular experience in the payments industry, handling acquisitions of payments-related businesses and assisting clients with payment processing agreements and other technology-related services agreements in the Fintech industry.
Prior to joining Taft, David was a partner in the corporate group of Eversheds Sutherland (US), LLP in Atlanta, Ga.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021)
Honoree, Leading Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions (2019)
Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (2005 – 2012)
Honoree, The Legal 500 United States, Mergers Acquisitions and Buyouts (2009)
All Service Areas
Education
- Emory University School of Law (1999)
with honors
- Vanderbilt University (1996)
cum laude
Admissions
- State - Ohio
- State - Kentucky
- State - Georgia
Notable Matters
- Represented publicly-traded financial services company in the acquisition of multiple growth companies in the Fintech and payments industry.
- Represented venture-backed technology business in its sale to European software company for $35 million.
- Represented international services firm in the acquisition of a technology services business with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Hungary, and Japan.
- Represented public company diversified industrials business in divestiture of subsidiary for $185 million.
- Represented food and agribusiness concern in the acquisition of a food manufacturing business for $500 million.
- Represented consumer products company in a merger with a public company in a transaction valued at $2.6 billion.
- Represented publicly traded infrastructure business in its sale and the separate split off of a related business in a private securities offering in a transaction valued at $120 million.
- Represented food company in acquisition of well-known consumer brand for $43 million.
- Represented private equity sponsor in formation of multiple funds.
Speeches and Publications
Acquisition of Privately-Held Company: Drafting Points for the Stock Purchase Agreement, Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia – Negotiated Corporate Acquisitions Program, February 2017.
Negotiating Letters of Intent: Using the Tools and Avoiding the Traps – Corporate and Litigation Perspectives, 36th Annual Business Law Institute, October 2017.
Insuring M&A Success: A Practical Guide for Utilizing Representation and Warranty Insurance, 35th Annual Business Law Institute, October 2016.
News
Two Hundred and Thirty-One Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2021 News
Forty-Three Taft Attorneys Listed as 2020 Leading Lawyers by Cincy Magazine News
Zimmerman to be Panelist at M&A Event: Building Your Dream Team News
Taft Acts as Legal Counsel for Emmis in Formation of Mediaco Holding
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Member, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
Community Involvement
- Ohio Justice and Policy Center
Board of Directors