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Christopher M. Dawe
Christopher M. Dawe
Experience | Education | Recognition
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Biography
Chris' practice primarily involves the structuring, financing, and acquisition of cross-border projects and asset-backed portfolios. Chris has been active on behalf of private equity funds, energy companies, and telecommunications providers throughout Asia, Latin America, and the United States. His work includes the acquisition and financing of energy assets, real estate and non-performing loans, joint venture formation, and the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects. Chris served as the Administrative Partner of the firm’s Tokyo office from 2005 - 2008.
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Representative Experience
Financing
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- Represented BI-LO, LLC, a regional grocery store chain, in connection with a $125 million debtor-in-possession revolving credit facility
- Arranged two multicurrency facilities on behalf of a private equity client to finance the purchase of loan portfolios and mortgage securities backed by European real estate with a value of over $3 billion
- Represented the agent and lead lender in connection with debtor-in-possession financing provided to TXCO Resources, Inc.
Energy
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- Represented a major international gas company in the development and financing of a $1.1 billion LNG project in the Caribbean
- Advised a Japanese energy company with respect to its marketing activities of LNG to be produced from a greenfield liquefaction project
- Represented a Japanese energy company in connection with documenting and negotiating LNG master spot purchase and sales agreements
Telecommunications
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- Represented a foreign telecommunications company in connection with a $1 billion financing of a fiber optic cable system across the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
- Advised an Australian based telecommunications company with respect to the formation and organization of a U.S. subsidiary for its wholesale business
- Represented a client in the acquisition and development of multiple television broadcast properties serving U.S. markets, including a $170 million investment in an existing broadcast network
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Education and Professional Background
- Carleton College, B.A. magna cum laude, 1985
- Legislative Assistant: U.S. Congressman Vin Weber, 1987 - 1989
- Legislative Director: U.S. Congressman Bill Paxon, 1989 - 1990
- Special Assistant to the President: Legal Services Corporation, 1990 - 1991
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1994
- Law clerk to Judge Diane G. Weinstein of the United States Court of Federal Claims, 1994 - 1995
- Admitted to practice: Maine, 1995; District of Columbia, 1997; Japan, 2004 (as a foreign law specialist, gaikokuho jimu bengoshi); Texas, 2009
Professional Recognition
- The International Who's Who of Oil & Gas Lawyers, 2010 and 2011
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Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 3700
Dallas, TX 75201-2975
Tel +1.214.220.7837
Fax +1.214.999.7837
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