Getting deals done. It’s not always as easy as it sounds. It takes an experienced team that can provide sound and timely business counsel and execute a transaction efficiently. The Williams Mullen Mergers and Acquisitions Practice has extensive experience, having represented strategic and financial buyers and sellers in numerous transactions. Our team’s deals have varied from a few million dollars to more than two billion in size and have included negotiated purchases and divestitures by public companies, private companies, private equity funds and venture capital funds. We also have experience with tender offers, restructurings, spin-offs, leveraged buy-outs and "going-private" transactions.
Getting deals done. It’s not always as easy as it sounds. It takes an experienced team that can provide sound and timely business counsel and execute a transaction efficiently. The Williams Mullen Mergers and Acquisitions Practice has extensive experience, having represented strategic and financial buyers and sellers in numerous transactions. Our team’s deals have varied from a few million dollars to more than two billion in size and have included negotiated purchases and divestitures by public companies, private companies, private equity funds and venture capital funds. We also have experience with tender offers, restructurings, spin-offs, leveraged buy-outs and "going-private" transactions.
Our team is proficient in a wide variety of industries, including automotive dealerships, franchises, banking and financial services, government contractors, hospitality, insurance and insurance brokerages, long term care, manufacturing, retail and software and technology.
As a result of our participation in this wide variety of transactions across multiple industries, our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice has gained valuable experience and insight into industry-specific norms and various structures and methods for approaching transactions. We organize our mergers and acquisitions deal teams around each client’s transaction and have experienced team members who make valuable contributions to the deal teams from our tax; employee benefits; labor, employment and immigration; intellectual property, real estate, environmental and other groups. Our team's combination of experience, creativity and ability to execute a transaction efficiently brings added value to our clients and allows us to find ways to close transactions for our clients where others might fail to find workable solutions.
- Represented a Virginia-based carrier owning more than 400 trucks and operations throughout the U.S. and Canada in the sale of the company and related entities to a large, full-truckload carrier in North America.
- Represented a group of privately held companies in a $214 million sale of their waste disposal business and related real estate assets.
- Represented an internet video platform in its acquisition of a live video streaming company.
- Represented a developer of cloud-based, technology-led, spend management solutions for the public and private sector markets in its sale to a software company on the London stock exchange for over $130 million.
- Represented a bank subsidiary in its purchase of an investment advisory firm with more than $400 million of assets under management.
- Represented a clinical trials laboratory services joint venture in its acquisition of a leading provider of precision medicine technology solutions. Structured as a reverse triangular merger, the transaction required significant technology diligence review, a complex shareholder arrangement with both option and warrant holders, as well as substantial post-closing tax planning.
- Served as buyer's counsel to a privately held American media company in its acquisition of a U.S. and Canadian pharmaceutical company.
- Representation of a ground transportation service provider with a footprint in twelve states in connection with a controlling equity investment by a private equity firm. The deal process included a pre-closing reorganization with multiple subsidiaries in multiple states.
- Represented a drone manufacturer in a $35 million sale of the company to a publicly traded defense contractor.
- Served as buyer's counsel to a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of nutritional supplements in its acquisition of a maker of over-the-counter healthcare products.
- Represented a financial institution in its merger with a holding company, creating a community bank with around $800 million in total assets.
- Represented family-owned convenience store and oil company in the sale of its convenience stores and wholesale fuel distribution company.
- Represented a health and educational support services company in its sale to a private equity firm.
- Represented a leading natural food pet treats online retailer in its sale to a New York-based family office.
- Represented a top 50 middle-market insurance agency in its acquisition of a Delaware-based insurance agency.
- Represented a global leader in branched-chain amino acid sports nutrition in its sale to a market leader in sports nutrition.
- Represented a telecom company in a $13 million acquisition of a broadband internet provider's business in Virginia.
- Represented an RV resort in North Carolina in its $4 million sale to a property manager and developer.
- Served as buyer's counsel to a software development, design and digital marketing agency in its acquisition of a mobile software products company.
- Represented a regional transportation services provider in the purchase of assets from two shuttle companies.
News
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01.14.2021
17 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Camden, Kapp, Scott and Johnson Named to Top Lists
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01.12.2021
19 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to CoVa Biz Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia 2021
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12.22.2020
Williams Mullen Represents Charles Barker Automotive in Selling its Lexus Dealerships in Hampton Roads
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12.16.2020
Williams Mullen Team Represents Virginia American Industries in Sale
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12.11.2020
Raising Funds to Bring Moonshine to the Masses
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12.09.2020
Firm Represents Montana-Based Convenience Store Operator in Sale
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12.04.2020
Williams Mullen Represents Convenience Store in Sale
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12.03.2020
Williams Mullen Represents a Leading Provider of Training and Certification Programs for Tax Professionals in Sale
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11.23.2020
Tax-Free Rollovers in Private M&A Transactions: LLC Asset vs. Stock Drop-Down (with Examples)
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11.19.2020
Williams Mullen Represents COX Transportation Services in Recapitalization Deal
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11.05.2020
Williams Mullen Nationally Ranked in Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ 2021
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10.02.2020
Williams Mullen Welcomes Two New Associates to Corporate and Litigation Sections
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10.01.2020
Williams Mullen Represents Virginia National Bankshares Corporation in Announced Merger with Fauquier Bankshares, Inc.
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09.21.2020
SEC Expands the Definition of Accredited Investor
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09.03.2020
Williams Mullen Represents Bay Banks of Virginia in Announced Merger with Blue Ridge Bankshares
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08.26.2020
COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Streamlining Your Commercial Contract Negotiations
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08.20.2020
20 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named “Ones To Watch” by Best Lawyers®
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08.20.2020
116 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©; Most Total Lawyers in Virginia
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07.24.2020
Williams Mullen Represents Two Florida Packaging Manufacturers in Sale to Private Equity Firm
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07.17.2020
Williams Mullen Advises Cary Street Partners in its Acquisition of Waypoint Advisors
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05.29.2020
MAEs and COVID-19: The Latest on Case Law
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05.07.2020
35 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 13 Named 2020 Rising Stars
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04.13.2020
Allocation of Risk in the Era of COVID-19: Material Adverse Change in M&A Agreements
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01.03.2020
9 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to CoVa Biz Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia 2020
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11.15.2019
Williams Mullen Welcomes Three Attorneys to Richmond Office
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11.07.2019
Williams Mullen Nationally Ranked in 13 Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ 2020
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10.17.2019
Williams Mullen Represents Millers Energy in Acquisition of John Brothers Oil, Heating and Air Conditioning
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10.04.2019
PODCAST: Employee Benefits in Mergers and Acquisitions
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09.11.2019
Carrie Stanton Named to 2019 Class of Up & Coming Lawyers by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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08.27.2019
Williams Mullen Deepens Corporate Section with Addition of Randal Greene
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08.16.2019
Williams Mullen Representing C&F Financial Corporation in Acquisition of Peoples Bankshares, Inc.
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08.15.2019
15 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
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08.15.2019
119 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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08.06.2019
Energy Attorneys Jim Guy and Garland Carr, Corporate Attorney Cathy Zhang Join Williams Mullen
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08.05.2019
Williams Mullen Represents The C.F. Sauer Company in Sale to Private Equity Firm
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07.29.2019
Williams Mullen Helps Boston Barricade Complete ESOP Transaction
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07.25.2019
Williams Mullen Adds Three Corporate Attorneys
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05.15.2019
Williams Mullen Represents West Oil in Sale of 26 Convenience Stores
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05.14.2019
Williams Mullen Represents Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc. in Acquisition of Virginia Community Bankshares Inc.
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04.25.2019
30 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2019
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04.10.2019
47 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 17 Named 2019 Rising Stars
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02.28.2019
Amish Patel Selected to the North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy
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02.01.2019
Williams Mullen Announces Election of Seven New Partners
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11.01.2018
Williams Mullen Ranked Nationally in 15 Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms' 2019
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10.15.2018
Corporate Attorney Trevor Wind Joins Williams Mullen
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10.09.2018
Williams Mullen Helps American National in $95.6 Million Acquisition of HomeTown Bankshares
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10.02.2018
Williams Mullen Welcomes Corporate Associate Chris Moore in Raleigh
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08.15.2018
110 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in Latest Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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07.10.2018
PODCAST: Key Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions of Government Contractors
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05.03.2018
29 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2018 Guide
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04.23.2018
Williams Mullen Welcomes Corporate Associates Amish Patel, Sadullah Karimi
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04.18.2018
53 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 20 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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11.20.2017
Williams Mullen Welcomes Business & Corporate Associate Wenhong You
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11.03.2017
Williams Mullen Welcomes Three First-Year Associates
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11.01.2017
Williams Mullen Ranked Nationally in 14 Practice Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” 2018
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10.31.2017
Williams Mullen Advises Citizens National Bank in Merger with Old Point Financial
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08.14.2017
114 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2018
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07.24.2017
Williams Mullen Helps Leesa Sleep Raise $23 Million through Series B Funding
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06.30.2017
Williams Mullen Advises Bank of McKenney in Merger with Citizens Community Bank
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06.02.2017
Former SEC Attorney Mark Zaruba Joins Williams Mullen
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05.26.2017
32 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA for 2017
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05.03.2017
Williams Mullen Advises TowneBank in Acquisition of Paragon Commercial Corporation and Paragon Commercial Bank
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04.14.2017
54 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 21 Named 2017 Rising Stars
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03.02.2017
Williams Mullen Lands Attorneys Scott Richter and Ben McCall to Bolster Corporate and Community Banking Teams
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11.03.2016
Williams Mullen Ranked Nationally in 15 Legal Practices by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ 2017
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08.29.2016
Experienced Corporate Attorney Elizabeth Hester Joins Williams Mullen
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08.24.2016
John Paris Discusses Angel Investing and Startup Stories on Tomorrow's Tech Podcast
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08.15.2016
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
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06.02.2016
26 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 11 Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA for 2016
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03.22.2016
Supreme Court Upholds North Carolina’s Blue Pencil Doctrine Impacting Non-Competes
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02.17.2016
56 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers; 22 Named 2016 Rising Stars
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01.21.2016
12 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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01.11.2016
Larry Parker Quoted in Richmond Times-Dispatch Article about Mergers & Acquisitions in 2016
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01.04.2016
Williams Mullen Represents Genesis Healthcare in Sale of Kansas Assisted Living Facilities
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12.21.2015
FDI USA News - December 2015
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12.18.2015
Williams Mullen Represents Monarch in $7.3 Billion Merger with TowneBank
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12.14.2015
Williams Mullen Advises Markel For Majority Investment In CapTech
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12.01.2015
Williams Mullen Represents Genesis Healthcare in Deal with Revera Inc.
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11.23.2015
Williams Mullen Welcomes Seven First-Year Associates
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11.03.2015
Williams Mullen Ranked Nationally in 16 Legal Practices by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ 2016
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09.30.2015
Ben Crumpler Returns to Williams Mullen's Corporate Practice in Norfolk
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08.20.2015
Williams Mullen Represents BOSH Global Services in Sale to Momentum Aviation Group
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08.17.2015
106 Williams Mullen Attorneys named 2016 Best Lawyers in America
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05.27.2015
FDI USA Newsletter - June 2015
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08.27.2014
Sharpening the Blue Pencil: NC Court of Appeals Decision May Give Business Buyers More Power over Non-Competes
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07.31.2014
The American Lawyer mentions Williams Mullen’s role in Dollar Tree-Family Dollar merger
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07.29.2014
Williams Mullen Represents Markel Ventures in Acquisition of Cottrell, Inc.
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07.24.2014
Williams Mullen Represents Select Bancorp in Merger with New Century Bancorp
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05.23.2014
Williams Mullen Recognized by Chambers USA for 2014
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03.31.2014
Williams Mullen assists with sale of Colonial Virginia Bank to Xenith Bank
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01.29.2014
Williams Mullen helps USI Insurance Acquire Travers, O'keefe & Associates, Inc.
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01.15.2014
Williams Mullen Welcomes Corporate Associate Meagan J. Thomasson
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12.05.2013
Williams Mullen helps USI Insurance Acquire Van Gilder Insurance Corporation
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10.31.2013
Williams Mullen Receives Top Rankings in U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
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09.12.2013
Williams Mullen Represents Lonesource in Sale to Retail Giant Staples
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08.20.2013
Williams Mullen Assists Markel Ventures in its Acquisition of Eagle Construction
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08.16.2013
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America
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06.28.2013
Bow Tie Cinemas Completes Its Acquisition of Clearview Cinemas from Cablevision
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05.24.2013
Williams Mullen Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA for 2013
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05.01.2013
Williams Mullen Helps Bow Tie Cinemas Acquire Clearview Cinemas from Cablevision
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12.13.2012
Williams Mullen Helps Complete Genesis HealthCare's Acquisition of Sun Healthcare Group
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06.25.2012
Williams Mullen Client Wins Important Case, Assuring That It Is Not Held Liable for Debts of its Corporate Predecessor
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06.25.2012
Williams Mullen to Assist in Genesis HealthCare's Acquisition of Sun Healthcare Group
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06.08.2012
Williams Mullen Recognized by Chambers USA for 2012
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05.01.2012
Williams Mullen Advises Amerigroup on Acquisition of Health Plus
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04.18.2012
Williams Mullen Advises Markel Ventures on Acquisition of Havco
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03.27.2012
Williams Mullen Advises Southern Community Financial Corporation as Company is Acquired by Capital Bank Financial Corp.
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10.25.2011
Williams Mullen Advises Amerigroup on Acquisition of Health Plus to Expand New York Presence
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10.21.2011
Legal Project Management
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10.19.2011
Williams Mullen Advises Markel on Acquisition of Weldship
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09.29.2011
Williams Mullen Advises Lumber Liquidators on Asset Acquisition of Sequoia Floorings
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08.26.2011
Brian Vick quoted by the Triangle Business Journal
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07.29.2011
Crumpler Article Published in Inside Business
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07.14.2011
Corporate Law Alert - North Carolina
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03.02.2011
Williams Mullen Advises Genesis HealthCare in Real Estate Assets Acquisition by Health Care REIT, Inc.
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09.15.2010
Williams Mullen has 47 first-tier metropolitan rankings in Best Lawyers and U.S. News Media Group's Best Law Firms inaugural publication
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07.30.2009
Eighty-five Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America" 2010
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01.30.2009
The Impact of the New Obama Administration on the Laws Affecting Mergers and Acquisitions
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10.14.2008
Williams Mullen Advises Coastal Training Technologies Corporation in Acquisition by DuPont
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10.01.2008
Williams Mullen Facilitates New Global Partnership for Client REI Drilling
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09.17.2008
Eighty-one Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America 2009"
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08.05.2008
Williams Mullen Advises Adenosine Therapeutics in Acquisition by Clinical Data
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06.18.2008
Chambers USA Recognizes Williams Mullen as a Leader in Business Law
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06.18.2008
Chambers USA Recognizes Williams Mullen as a Leader in Business Law
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03.31.2008
Williams Mullen Completes Deal for C. Lloyd Johnson Co. Inc.
Events
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12.15.2020
2020 M&A Year in Review: Lessons Learned
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12.03.2020
COVID-19 Comeback Convention
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11.05.2020
CLE Institute - What’s Keeping You Up at Night? Business Risks of COVID-19
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10.27.2020
Deferred Compensation in M&A Transactions: Where to Look, How to Pay
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09.01.2020
Webinar: Restrictive Covenants in M&A Transactions
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06.23.2020
M&A Webinar: Tax-Free Rollovers in Private Equity Transactions
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04.23.2020
M&A Considerations in Government Contracts Transactions
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02.11.2020
M&A Webinar Series: Unique Deal Issues
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12.10.2019
Webinar: The Intersection of Rep & Warranty Insurance and Delayed Closings
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12.05.2019
10.31-12.5 | The 2020 Business Solutions Series Presented by the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance and Williams Mullen
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10.15.2019
Webinar: Data Protection and Privacy: Due Diligence Issues in M&A Transactions
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10.02.2019
Capturing Enterprise Value: Creating Legacy Through Business Transactions
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08.20.2019
Get What You Pay For: IP Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
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06.18.2019
Webinar: Real Estate Considerations for M&A Transactions
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04.23.2019
Webinar: Tax Considerations for M&A Transactions
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11.08.2017
Deal Makers Panel - 11th Annual Insurance Brokerage Summit
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02.15.2017
German-American Business Luncheon
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02.08.2016
Webinar: Critical M&A Consideration for Bank CEOs and Directors
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11.04.2015
9th Annual SNL Insurance Brokerage Summit
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09.09.2014
Richmond Capital Markets Forum
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02.22.2011
Private Company M&A in 2011: Buying and Selling Small to Medium-Sized Companies
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09.28.2010
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Growth Strategy for International Companies in 2011
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01.20.2010
Growth Opportunities for International Companies in 2010
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01.19.2010
Follow the Money: Opportunity for Participation in Stimulus Act Public and Private Sector Projects
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Jonathan Bliley
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Anne E. Domozick
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Fallon A. Dungan
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Thomas R. Frantz
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James M. "Jim" Giudice
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Philip H. Goodpasture
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Hon. Patrick O. Gottschalk
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Randal R. Greene, Jr.
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Ryan A. Hanson
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Elizabeth G. "Bitsy" Hester
Partner- Phone:804.420.6321
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Meagan J. Kalantar (Thomasson)
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Charles W. Kemp
Partner- Phone:804.420.6929
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Otto W. Konrad
Partner- Phone:804.420.6093
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David M. Lay
Partner- Phone:804.420.6519
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Gary D. LeClair
Partner- Phone:804.420.6473
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Lee G. Lester
Partner- Phone:804.420.6583
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Benjamin A. McCall
Partner- Phone:804.420.6218
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John S. Mitchell, Jr.
Partner- Phone:202.293.8117
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Christopher A. "Chris" Moore
Associate- Phone:919.981.4022
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Richard D. "Rick" Palmieri
Senior Associate- Phone:804.420.6499
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John M. Paris, Jr.
Partner- Phone:757.473.5308
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Laurence V. Parker, Jr.
Partner- Phone:804.420.6467
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Amish Patel
Associate- Phone:919.981.4023
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David F. Paulson, Jr.
Partner- Phone:919.981.4003
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Lauren N. Pennington
Associate- Phone:757.282.5062
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Scott H. Richter
Partner- Phone:804.420.6221
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Douglas L. Sbertoli
Partner- Phone:804.420.6450
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Ken Shevlin
Partner- Phone:434.951.5719
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Aaron G. Spencer
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Caroline W. "Carrie" Stanton
Senior Associate- Phone:434.951.5708
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J. Forbes Thompson
Partner- Phone:202.327.5070
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Edward R. "Ned" Turnbull
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Theron M. "Tad" vanDusen
Partner- Phone:919.981.4081
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Andrew W. White
Partner- Phone:804.420.6243
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Trevor D. Wind
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Mark N. Zaruba
Partner- Phone:804.420.6314
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Xiang "Cathy" Zhang
Associate- Phone:804.420.6378
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