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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia


Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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Our middle market focus and deal volume enable us to guide, structure and close middle market M&A deals efficiently and effectively.  

  • Hundreds of middle market transactions (size range less than $5 million to $2 billion)
  • In the last two years, we closed more than 160 M&A transactions with a total deal value of approximately $9 billion
  • We regularly represent clients in both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
  • We have significant experience with a multitude of acquisition and divesture strategies, including spin-offs, carve-outs, sales of divisions, industry roll-ups and private-equity-backed recapitalizations
  • 70+ attorneys on M&A team plus ability to draw upon multidisciplinary experience across the broader Nelson Mullins platform (including antitrust, banking, corporate governance, data security, e-discovery and information governance, employee benefits, employment and labor, environmental, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, litigation, privacy, real estate, securities, tax and a variety of other regulatory disciplines)

Business-minded attorneys driving value

  • Most of our M&A attorneys have financial or business backgrounds.
  • We focus on understanding our clients' business objectives at the outset of a transaction and guide clients with practical, business-oriented solutions.
  •  We implement effective staffing practices, with a service model and geographic footprint that enables us to give clients cost-efficient partner-level attention throughout the engagement.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Georgia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough assists private equity funds, private and public companies and investment banks with midmarket transactions. The firm offers longstanding experience in a variety of sectors, including electronics, heavy engineering, banking, manufacturing and real estate. It has notable expertise on corporate finance transactions concerning the technology sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Nelson Mullins represented TRC Companies in its acquisition of a Louisiana-based full-service land acquisition firm.

Strengths

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  • The M&A team is extremely practical, effective and efficient. The team is an excellent strategic and legal partner in M&A deals.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Nelson Mullins' communication, attention to detail and response times are impeccable.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michael E Hollingsworth II
    Band 3Michael E Hollingsworth II

    Michael E Hollingsworth II

    Managing partner of the firm's Atlanta office, Michael Hollingsworth co-chairs the firm's mergers and acquisitions practice. He represents private equity firms and corporations in midmarket M&A.

    • Michael has a big reputation. He's a good lawyer, great person and does a great job.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Michael is great on commercial awareness.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brian Galison
    Band 4Brian Galison

    Brian Galison

    Brian Galison chairs the firm's M&A practice. He is an excellent choice of counsel for public and private companies on deals in healthcare, financial services and technology.

    • Brian is a terrific lawyer and does great work.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Brian isn't just an excellent M&A attorney but has also been my right hand on a number of strategic initiatives.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4William J Ching
    Band 4William J Ching

    William J Ching

    Chair of the private equity and venture capital practice, William Ching regularly advises on acquisitions and sales for a range of clients, including private equity firms.

    • He is an excellent corporate M&A lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • You cannot go wrong with Billy Ching by your side.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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