Kyle Fox, Richard Dusenbury, and John-Paul (JP) Haskins joined Perkins Coie’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practices as partners in February, the firm said. Dusenbury and Haskins are based in the firm’s Dallas office, while Fox joined its Austin office.

Headquartered in Seattle, Perkins Coie said the additions are part of its broader expansion in Texas and its growing private equity platform.

“We’re thrilled that such a high-caliber team of transactional lawyers have joined us in Texas to accelerate our extensive M&A capabilities serving companies and investors across Texas, the United States, and increasingly Europe,” said Brian Eiting, firmwide co-chair of Perkins Coie’s Corporate practice, in a statement earlier this year. “The group’s addition demonstrates Perkins Coie’s commitment to an increasingly dynamic and active Texas market, as well as our broader private equity platform, and we know that Kyle, Richard, and JP will hit the ground running for our clients.”

The team joins from Greenberg Traurig and advises a range of clients—including private equity firms, venture-backed startups, and private businesses—on mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic transactions.

Perkins Coie said the new group strengthens its national and international corporate practice, with added depth in supporting high-growth companies and private equity funds in complex, often cross-border deals.

The lawyers bring experience across multiple industries, including software and technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and engineering.

‘The ideal strategic fit’

Fox said the move enhances their ability to deliver high-quality service to clients.

“We’re eager to expand our solutions and work for private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and other private companies—supported by the firm’s top-tier strengths in complementary areas such as IP, litigation, employment, and data privacy,” he said.

Dusenbury added, “The Texas economy continues to be one of the country’s most advantageous for business, and joining Perkins Coie positions us to help our clients take full benefit of a wide range of investment opportunities.”

“Perkins Coie represents the ideal strategic fit for the clients we represent and the entrepreneurial mindset that our clients appreciate and expect us to deliver for each transaction,” Haskins said.

In addition to M&A and private equity work, the team also advises clients—including search funds—on corporate governance, securities, and financing matters.

Fox focuses his practice on strategic transactions and guides clients through financing transactions, restructurings, joint ventures, M&A, and technology transfer and licensing agreements. He advises privately held companies and PE and venture-backed companies.

Dusenbury focuses on M&A transactions and represents clients on the buy- and sell-side and has experience in a range of industries including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and apparel.

Haskins focuses his practice on M&A transactions, private equity matters, and search funds. He advises clients on corporate governance, financing, dispositions, and restructurings.

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