Christopher Converse

Partner

Christopher Converse

Partner

Chris Converse is a mergers and acquisitions lawyer advising private equity funds and businesses across the manufacturing and service sectors. A co-chair of the firm’s Private Equity practice, Chris has executed over 200 M&A transactions with an aggregate deal value exceeding US$6 billion. Chris manages mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, financings, and private offerings of debt and equity for middle-market companies throughout the United States.

Chris is known by clients, such as Rosewood Private Investments, Clavis Capital Partners, LongWater Opportunities, and Sky Island Capital, as a pragmatic and responsive advisor in sophisticated, high value transactions. Working with a team of experienced lawyers, his work spans many industries, including consumer packaged goods, aerospace components, product distribution, energy logistic services, information technology services, and health and nutrition products.

Chris also serves as trusted outside general counsel for family-owned and privately held businesses. In this role, he counsels businesses on acquisitions, corporate governance, tax and employee benefits issues, regulatory compliance, general contract issues, intellectual property protection, and labor and employment matters. Chris deeply values long-standing relationships, while providing forward- thinking, wise and timely business-focused advice.

Awards and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of Corporate Law (2015-2024) and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2023-2024)
  • Region’s most influential business leaders in North Texas, D CEO’s Dallas 500 (2022)
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, Corporate Law: General (2015); Corporate Law: Mergers and Acquisitions (2017)
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Tom Wicker ed., Chambers & Partners) in the practice area of Corporate/M&A (2016, 2018, 2021 – 2024)
  • 40 Under 40 Recognition Award, M&A Advisor (2014)
  • Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, as published in Texas Super Lawyers Magazine, Business/Corporate (2005, 2007-2009, 2013-2015)

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas, Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Securities Section, Member

Community Involvement

  • Former Board Member, Carter BloodCare
  • Member, Dallas Arboretum and former member of the Corporate Advisory Committee
  • Former Board Member and Secretary, Friends of the Trinity Strand Trail
15 May 2025 In the News

Foley Attorneys Featured in Texas Lawyer on New Corporate Law Reforms Aimed at Promoting Business Growth in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 into law, a major legislative development aimed at enhancing the state’s corporate governance environment and positioning Texas as a leading destination for incorporation. Foley partners Christopher Babcock and Christopher Converse were quoted in Texas Lawyer’s article, “New Texas Law 'Eliminates Rogue Shareholders,' Abbott Says,” discussing the impact of the legislation and how it strengthens Texas’s appeal as a business-friendly jurisdiction.
07 May 2025 Foley Corporate Governance Update

Passage of Senate Bill 29 Positions Texas as a Leading State for Incorporations

The three most significant reforms effected by S.B. 29 are codification of the "business judgment rule," allowing Texas corporations to adopt an ownership threshold that must be met for derivative claims, and allowing Texas corporations to set venue, and waive jury trials, for internal entity claims.
27 February 2025 Foley Corporate Governance Update

Newly Filed Legislation Positions Texas as a Leading State for Incorporations

On February 27, 2025, Senate Bill No. 29 was filed in the Texas Legislature to introduce a series of corporate reforms that aim to make Texas the preferred jurisdiction for legal domestication.
04 November 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises LongWater in Formation of Cypress Rail Solutions

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to LongWater Opportunities in the formation of Cypress Rail Solutions, a new railcar services company created in partnership with longtime industry executives Randy Meyer and Brian Trammell.
06 June 2024 Press Releases

Foley Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that it is again recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the leading law firms in the country in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
30 April 2024 Press Releases

Foley Ventures Announces Fifth Fund to Invest in Firm Clients

Foley Ventures is pleased to announce Foley Ventures V, its latest venture fund launched in April 2024 to invest in companies and debt and equity fund clients.