Nick Donovan
Partner
Nick represents a diverse set of clients across many industries, including agriculture, wine, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a primary focus of Nick’s practice, and he represents acquirors across a number of industries and also provides sell-side representation. Additionally, Nick is general counsel to a broad range of companies and advises on corporate law and corporate governance, financing, and general business and contract law. Nick is frequently invited to speak on legal issues, particularly those related to mergers and acquisitions and family business succession.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, J.D., 2001
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A., 1997, phi beta kappa, summa cum laude
Honors & Awards
North Bay Business Journal, Top 40 Professionals in the North Bay under 40 years old, 2011
American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Law
American Jurisprudence Award for Torts
Bar Membership
California Bar Association, Member
Napa County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Areas of Practice
- Wine Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Sales
- Private Placements (Financings)
- Corporate Governance
- Real Estate
- Succession Planning