Overview
A seasoned lawyer, Tyler Carson advises clients on complex domestic and cross-border, public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across multiple sectors and transaction sizes. Whether handling mid-market or multibillion-dollar deals, Tyler manages internal and external deal teams throughout the transaction life cycle, from term-sheet negotiation through post-closing matters. His strategic advice is anchored in his deep knowledge of securities law, including ’33 Act and ’34 Act compliance, US Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and corporate governance matters.
Reflecting the breadth of his practice, Tyler’s client base includes strategic companies, private equity sponsors, investment funds, hedge funds, and global financial institutions. In addition to his traditional M&A practice, Tyler has advised clients on securities issuances, shareholder activism matters, complex derivatives transactions, and healthcare royalty financings. Throughout his career he has represented EMEA and US-based clients on securities offerings and M&A transactions, managing sophisticated, high-stakes matters with institutional investors and sponsors.
Results
- Advised Revvity, Inc. in connection with its $2.45 billion asset carve-out sale of its global Applied, Food and Enterprise Services businesses to an investment manager*
- Advised Elliott Investment Management in connection with its formation and initial capitalization of Ascent Developer Solutions, a new specialty lending platform focused on originating short-term, secured bridge loans to professional real estate developers and operators*
- Advised SDC Capital Partners on its sale of Fatbeam Holdings, LLC, a leading provider of fiber-based network solutions to education, commercial, carrier, and government customers across eight states, to funds managed by Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLC*
- Advised Ocean Network Express on its acquisition of a controlling stake in TraPac LLC, a container terminal operator and vessel stevedore that provides container terminal services in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Oakland*
- Advised Ocean Network Express on its acquisition of Yusen Terminals, a container terminal operator and vessel stevedore operating in the Port of Los Angeles, from Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Macquarie Infrastructure Partners*
- Advised Ocean Network Express on a joint venture with LX Pantos focused on US intermodal transportation solutions and domestic container repositioning services*
- Advised VDyne Inc., a clinical-stage medical device company with a focus on tricuspid replacement valves, on the negotiation and signing of an option agreement with Edwards Lifesciences*
- Advised XL Fleet Corp. on its acquisition of Spruce Power, the largest privately held owner and operator of residential rooftop solar systems in the United States*
- Advised Citigroup Inc. on its Markets FinTech Investments unit’s investment in Trumid, an electronic credit trading platform*
- Advised IQ-EQ on the acquisition of Concord Trust Company, a provider of independent trustee services and related administration and compliance services*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott Will & Schulte.
Credentials
Education
University of Virginia Law School, JD, 2007
Yale University, BA, 1997
Admissions
New York
