David G. Anderson

“I empower my clients by involving them in every step of the transaction, so they feel ownership over the matter rather than sidelined by it.”

David G. Anderson ("Dave") is a highly accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of experience advising clients on complex legal matters, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate, franchise law, and commercial contract negotiation. He brings a unique blend of private practice and senior in-house counsel experience, providing clients with technically sound legal advice rooted in practical, business-oriented solutions.

Dave has advised a wide range of clients, from large publicly traded corporations to closely held family businesses, across a broad spectrum of industries and geographies. His experience includes both domestic and international transactions, with a strong track record of helping companies grow, restructure, and navigate strategic change.

Industry-Spanning Legal Experience

With expansive leadership in both private practice and in-house roles, Dave has delivered results across a variety of complex business transactions in the U.S. and internationally, including:

• Over two decades in private practice representing clients in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and real estate transactions.
• Served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of a publicly traded company for five years, where he was a key member of the executive leadership team.
• Served for eight years as Chief Legal Officer for a high-growth, entrepreneurial company, contributing at the highest levels of executive strategy and leadership.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts across diverse industries.
• Represented a publicly traded buyer in the acquisition of nationally branded food businesses.
• Advised a publicly traded company on forming a joint venture to establish commercial operations across multiple Canadian locations.
• Advised a publicly traded company on a joint venture to develop an industrial operation in Monterrey, Mexico.
• Represented a publicly traded company in acquiring industrial operations across multiple U.S. locations.
• Represented a buyer in the acquisition of a retail coffee chain.
• Represented a buyer in multiple real estate acquisitions across the United States.
• Advised a company on the sale of an equity stake to a private equity firm.

Client-Focused Legal Strategy

Dave is known for his collaborative, solution-oriented style and ability to bridge legal expertise with strategic business insight. His combined law firm and in-house experience allows him to understand client needs from multiple perspectives and deliver tailored, actionable advice that supports growth and mitigates risk.

Outside the Office

An avid sports enthusiast, Dave enjoys daily workouts and stays active with his children and grandchildren whenever possible.