About Bill

Bill’s practice focuses on the representation of principals in mergers and acquisitions transactions, primarily involving public companies. He regularly represents corporate buyers and sellers, private equity funds, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), boards of directors and special committees in the purchase, merger and sale of companies and businesses, divisional carve outs, and the formation and dissolution of joint ventures. He also frequently represents financial advisers in similar transactions and advises clients on corporate governance matters, proxy contests and activism defense measures.

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/M&A

The Legal 500 US: M&A: mega-deals ($1 billion+)

The American Lawyer: Dealmakers of the Year (2010 and 2012)

Law360: Rising Star and M&A MVP

Super Lawyers: New York Rising Star

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