Areas of Focus
“Embracing all aspects of my clients’ businesses and learning as much as possible about their operations allows me to most effectively service their business and legal interests as they grow and expand.”
Overview
Part high-powered mergers and acquisitions lawyer, part trusted business consigliere, Curt Myers helps clients solve problems that impact both long-term strategic goals and day-to-day operations. As co-chair of the firm’s Corporate + Transactions Practice Group, he leads teams that advise a wide range of businesses focused on marketing, media, technology, manufacturing and other sectors in the United States and around the world.
Drawing on more than 30 years of deal experience, Curt counsels clients on business-critical purchases, sales and mergers, as well as debt and equity investment financing. Beyond the technical aspects of these transactions, Curt makes it a point to understand the "whys" that drive them so he can give pragmatic, goal-focused counsel. He has been the architect of strategic transactions that have helped clients grow from start-ups to multibillion-dollar multinationals.
For many clients, Curt acts as a de facto general counsel, advising on large commercial contracts, executive employment agreements, equity incentive plans and general corporate matters. He is known for getting straight to the heart of issues to address problems efficiently and effectively. Curt is deeply invested in his clients’ success and often introduces them to professionals and opportunities outside the legal arena to help further their business goals.
In assembling client teams, Curt ensures that each group includes the right mix of skills, experience, approach and personality to make the transaction and the overall experience successful. He traces his personal touch and partnering mindset to his early career experience as a manager for entertainers and media personalities. For Curt, strong client communication and relationships are the prerequisite to elite legal service.
Representative Experience
Advised an advertising agency holding company in its sale of part of its global data, insights and consultancy business to an investment firm. Focused counsel on deal aspects related to the U.S. and Latin America.
Counseled a new NFT-focused social media platform with financial backing from several high-profile investors in the crypto/NFT space through its formation and early stage financing rounds.
Represented a SaaS-based provider of comprehensive social analytics solutions to leading consumer brands in a sale of a majority interest to a Charlotte-based growth equity firm focused exclusively on software and tech-enabled business services companies.
Representing one of the world's largest producers of spirits and beers in relation to its US venture investment program.
Represented an award-winning production and talent management company in its sale to a leading digital media and broadcasting company.
Represented an international IT services firm in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in an international AI platform specializing in ESG and alternative data sets.
Represented a global technology and digital design business in connection with a growth equity investment made by an internationally recognized private equity firm.
Represented a website and applications and weather data company in its sale to a television channel.
Credentials
Education
- Duke University (J.D., 1991)
- Williams College (B.A., 1987)
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Connecticut
Associations
Member, Davis+Gilbert Executive Committee