John Coughlan advises clients on corporate and transactional matters from formation through exit, with an emphasis on capital strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
John advises privately held businesses and venture-backed startups, as well as founders, investors, and boards of directors. He counsels clients at every stage on a wide range of matters, including licensing and related matters, debt and equity financings, and mergers and acquisitions. He also devotes a significant portion of his practice to the representation of investors and their investment transactions.
Experience
Representative Matters
John has counseled clients on the following:
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. private equity investment in SkinSpirit Holdings
- Christensen Inc. ccquisition of United Oil
- Tempered Networks sale to Johnson Controls
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
University of Washington School of Law Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, Supervising Attorney, 2017-Present
King County Bar Association, Business Section, 2016-Present
Recognition & Accomplishments
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, 2024-2025
Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Business/Corporate, 2023-2024
Credentials
Education
University of Washington School of Law (J.D.)
Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Law, Business & Entrepreneurship Certificate; Sub-Concentration in Corporate Counsel
University of Washington (B.A.)
Admissions
Washington