James H. Nye

James Nye advises businesses, investors and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, private investments, and a broad range of corporate matters.

He works with clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, helping them evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and achieve their business objectives. James provides practical, detail-oriented guidance tailored to each client's strategic goals and business needs. His experience includes advising clients in a variety of industries, including light industrials, healthcare, and life sciences.

Before joining Williams Mullen, James was a member of the mergers and acquisitions group at a national law firm, where he worked extensively with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on acquisitions, dispositions, investments, and other corporate matters. During law school, he served as a judicial intern to the Honorable James A. Wynn, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

He earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law, where he served on the Honor Council and participated in transactional law competitions. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.