R. Daniel Witschey
Partner
Kim Gray
713.223.2300 x2746
R. Daniel Witschey counsels and represents issuers and underwriters, companies, their boards of directors, and special committees in corporate finance, disclosure and other securities law matters; in mergers, divestitures, acquisitions and contests for corporate control; and in fiduciary duty issues, stock and asset transactions, joint venture arrangements and stockholder rights plans.
Mr. Witschey advises business clients on public offerings, private placements, exchange offers, Rule 144A transactions and Regulation S offerings of debt, common and preferred equity, warrants and other securities. His financing work includes debt tender offers with and without covenant strips, effected in conjunction with other financings, calls to force conversion of in-the-money securities, and securitizations. He regularly advises clients on disclosure and reporting obligations, and compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange requirements.
Publications and Speeches
"Securities and Exchange Commission Published Division of Corporation Finance’s Staff Report: Review of the Proxy Process Regarding the Nomination and Election of Directors."
Education
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1975
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972
Bar Admissions
Texas
Affiliations
Houston Bar Association
Houston Bar Foundation
American Bar Association
Noteworthy
The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions and Securities Law, 2007-2008
Practical Law Company, Recommended Individual Attorney, Corporate/ Mergers and Acquisitions
Texas Super Lawyer, Corporate Finance, 2007