Erik Dahl is a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group. His practice focuses on advising private equity clients on complex business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, joint ventures, venture capital investing, the formation of private equity funds, debt and equity restructurings, workouts, special opportunities and executive compensation matters.
Mr. Dahl is a native English speaker and fluent in German.
Experience
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Mr. Dahl was a partner at Sidley Austin where he was a member of the Executive Committee and Global Co-head of Private Equity. Previous to Sidley Austin, he was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis.
Mr. Dahl served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1992.Credentials
Education
JD1996
The University of Chicago Law School
Master of FinanceMaster of Finance2004
London Business School
BS1988
United States Military Academy at West Point
Admissions
Bars
- England and Wales (Reg. Foreign Lawyer)
Recognition & Awards
Mr. Dahl has consistently been recognized as a leading Corporate/M&A lawyer in Chambers Global.