

Joe Bailey
- Firmwide Co-Chair, Corporate & Securities Practice
- Portland
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Joe guides clients through all stages of their lifecycle, with a focus on providing steady counsel through their most challenging and momentous transactions.
Known for delivering exceptional service and practical counsel, Joe Bailey is experienced in representing clients on all sides of the deal table for both merger and acquisition (M&A) deals and significant financings. As one client recently told Chambers USA: "He's really, really good, practical and has a lot of common sense."
Joe works with enterprises pursuing M&A-based liquidity events and strategic buyers implementing their acquisition strategies. In corporate finance matters, he helps clients access the capital markets; raise capital through investments from private equity, venture capital, family office and angel investors; and negotiate debt financings with banks and other lenders.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of Oregon, B.S., 2008
Bar and Court Admissions
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Oregon
Related Employment
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Palo Alto, CA, Associate, 2011-2014
Professional Recognition
Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Corporate: Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer, 2024
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Venture Capital Law, 2022-2025
Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2023
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Oregon State Bar Association, Executive Committee of Securities Regulation Section, 2018-2019