Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Corporate/M&A

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Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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

Many 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 efficient 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 - South Carolina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a preeminent M&A department that focuses on midmarket deals for clients across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, technology and consumer products. The firm houses a dedicated banking M&A group that acts for a range of regional financial institutions, while also representing clients in private equity and venture capital transactions. The group demonstrates superlative bench strength, with an outstanding team of experienced practitioners.

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Work Highlights

Nelson Mullins represented First Community Corporation, the holding company of First Community Bank, it its acquisition of Signature Bank of Georgia in an all-stock transaction.

Strengths

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They are very knowledgeable in the areas we use them and have an amazing level of integrity.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Nelson are true partners in every sense of the word. They are responsive, trustworthy and we can trust them completely.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Nelson Mullins has a team of attorneys and staff that not only have the expertise that we need but also have cultural values that align with us. They treat us like we are their most important client.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

They are very knowledgeable in the areas we use them and have an amazing level of integrity.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Nelson are true partners in every sense of the word. They are responsive, trustworthy and we can trust them completely.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Nelson Mullins has a team of attorneys and staff that not only have the expertise that we need but also have cultural values that align with us. They treat us like we are their most important client.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Augustus M Dixon

Head of Corporate/M&A

Band 1

Augustus Dixon is co-chair of the firm's M&A group and an experienced corporate practitioner. He regularly advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, sales and securities transactions.

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Daniel J Fritze

Band 1

Daniel Fritze has a great deal of experience in transactional matters relating to M&A and securities law. He also advises on joint ventures, commercial contracts, company formation and governance.

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John M. Jennings

Band 1

John Jennings advises clients on M&A matters and securities offerings. He has a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector.

John is intelligent, thoughtful and forward-thinking.

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Neil E Grayson

Band 2

Neil Grayson is a well-regarded corporate attorney who has broad experience in transactional and regulatory matters. He focuses particularly on representing banks during mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising on securities offerings and new bank formation.

Neil is bright, direct and knowledgeable.

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P Mason Hogue Jr

Band 2

Mason Hogue is experienced in handling transactional matters in the technology sector. He frequently advises both emerging and established companies on acquisitions and dispositions.

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Thomas Brumgardt

Band 2

Thomas Brumgardt focuses mainly on representing private companies in transactional matters at both a regional and national level. He is adept at handling strategic acquisitions in the private equity space and also advises on corporate governance and regulatory issues.

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Sally Caver

Band 3

Sally Caver is known for her corporate and commercial work within the automotive sector, sought after by industry clients for her expertise on all aspects of framework agreements.

Sally is our most trusted adviser, bringing a blend of commercial contract experience with franchise needs specific to our industry.

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