David C. Meyer

Partner

David is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office.

David Meyer Portrait

Mr. Meyer heads the Los Angeles office’s Corporate and Real Estate Transactional practice. Mr. Meyer’s nationally recognized transactional practice is adapted to the wide-ranging needs of his clients which include international corporations, auto industry companies, emerging growth companies, select startups and prominent individuals. Mr. Meyer provides effective counsel throughout the business life cycle from formation through operations, expansion, and eventual sale. His practice focuses on business transactions, real estate, financings, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.

Client Work

Recent representative matters include consummation of the following transactions:

Automotive Industry

  • Advised a West Coast automotive dealer in its acquisition and financing of a vacant 1.6-acre property in San Bruno, which will be the future home of a three-story Hyundai and Genesis car dealership. As part of the transaction, David assisted Cardinale with its diligence review of the real property, resolution of easements and other title matters, financing of the acquisition and construction of the project, and negotiations with the manufacturers. A press release describing the transaction can be read here.

  • Advised an international Fortune 300 automotive retailer in its acquisition of three South Carolina dealership franchises. Mr. Meyer provided counsel on the purchase of the properties, prepared inter-company leases, and assisted the retailer with its diligence review. A press release describing the transaction can be read here.

  • Advised an international Fortune 300 automotive retailer in its acquisition of two high volume dealerships in Southern California. Mr. Meyer conducted diligence reviews of the stores’ operation and properties, counseled the retailer on the purchase of a property, and negotiated a lease with purchase option for a property. A press release describing the transaction can be read here.

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Other

  • Advised Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation on a joint venture with São Paulo-based convenience store chain, which will bring Krispy Kreme stores and shops to Brazil. This transaction was a pivotal step in Krispy Kreme’s goal to expand availability worldwide through a capital-light strategy. Justin advised on all aspects of the transaction, including working with local Brazilian counsel, to ensure the successful establishment of the joint venture (which is subject to Brazilian antitrust approval).

  • Advised a financial service solutions company in its international acquisition of a high-performance BPO organization in an expansion of its contact center and servicing business. A press release describing the transaction can be read here

  • Advised Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation on a series of recently closed transactions through which Krispy Kreme acquired the franchise rights, operating assets, equipment, personal property, rights, good-will, and business of 7 Krispy Kreme stores located in Iowa and Nebraska.

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Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

Recognitions

  • Mr. Meyer has received the AV® Peer-Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • The Legal 500 - Transport: Rail and Road (2023-2024)

Professional Activities

National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC), Member (2013–present)