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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Phelps’ M&A practice handles company-defining billion-dollar transactions as well as smaller strategic deals. We handle the transaction process from start-to-finish, including due diligence, deal structuring and tax impact analysis, negotiation, documentation, regulatory, antitrust and employment issues as well as provide post-transaction integration advice. We collaborate with clients in numerous industries, including agriculture, oil and gas, maritime, health care, technology, sports entertainment, hospitality, real estate and financial services. 


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Corporate/M&A - Louisiana

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP offers an impressive breadth of corporate expertise, spanning transactions such as equity and debt offerings, mergers and joint ventures, as well as compliance issues arising from securities regulations. The firm is also highlighted for its experience in cross-border work. The team houses particular strength in the oil and gas, banking and entertainment sectors, working with clients of all sizes and stages of development, including startups and large corporations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented Pelican Waste & Debris on the sale by its members of all of their membership units to Best Trash.

Strengths

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  • Phelps provides practical guidance and consistent work product, staying on top of changes in corporate governance and securities laws and best practices.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The team is exceptionally responsive, proactive, and focused on delivering clear guidance that supports business objectives, not just legal compliance.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They are very good at understanding underlying commercial needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark A Fullmer
    Mark A Fullmer

    Mark A Fullmer

    Mark Fullmer has wide-ranging corporate expertise, advising on public offerings, corporate governance, compliance and M&A.

    • Mark is very good, he understands both international and domestic business.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He is very knowledgeable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Mark does a fantastic job of providing clear analysis of complex matters, with a practical perspective as to what is absolutely necessary from cost, risk and other perspectives.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • William Bishop
    William Bishop

    William Bishop

    William Bishop is a well-regarded practitioner with significant expertise in M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and capital markets transactions.

    • William is a top caliber corporate attorney who provides above-and-beyond levels of service.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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