Eric S. Clarke, Partner

Practice Areas/Industries
Business; Intellectual Property; Emerging Companies; Real Estate

Based in our San Francisco Office
415-995-5056 Direct Phone
415-541-9366 Fax
eclarke@hansonbridgett.com
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Eric S. Clarke specializes in corporate, finance and general business law. He counsels public and private companies in all aspects of corporate law, including corporate and other equity formations, the protection and licensing of intellectual property, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and shareholder disputes.

Eric counsels buyers and sellers in acquisitions and divestitures through mergers, reorganizations and sales of stock and assets, and renders advice on the related tax treatment of acquisitions and divestitures pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. Eric also assists lenders and borrowers in creating, documenting and closing asset-backed securitizations and other structured finance transactions. He counsels clients with regard to private equity transactions, including venture capital, leveraged buy-out and mezzanine debt transactions.

Eric's intellectual property experience includes counseling clients with respect to the development, licensing and protection of intellectual property, including extensive software development and licensing expertise.

Eric's recent experience includes serving as coordinating legal counsel to a multi-national software manufacturer, counseling the corporation with respect to business and legal issues which include software licensing and development, strategic alliances, corporate finance, and corporate governance.

Professional Affiliations
Contra Costa Council
State Bar of California
American Corporate Counsel Association

Education
J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1993)
B.A., St. Mary's College of California

Admissions and Courts
State of California