Sectors

Stephen T. Olson

Partner

Stephen Olson counsels private equity firms, public and private companies, and investment banking firms on complex corporate transactions and strategic business matters. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, registered offerings, private placements of debt and equity securities, corporate governance matters, and other general corporate transactions.

Stephen works with clients across a broad range of industries, including chemicals, manufacturing, health care, technology, financial services, media, telecommunications, and energy. He brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping clients execute sophisticated transactions, navigate complex business opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives.

Awards and Recognition

  • M&A Advisor
    • Middle Market Deal of the Year (2010)
    • Sector Deal of the Year (US$100m to US$1bn), Technology, Media, and Telecom Category (2012)
  • New York Metro Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2014-2017)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2011, 2013-2017)

Community Involvement

  • Board member, Friends of West University Place Parks Fund
  • Outside legal advisor to one of the world’s largest nongovernmental organizations
  • Works with international financial institutions, including The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, on rule of law and sovereign wealth stewardship projects in developing nations