About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Our corporate practice provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory compliance counseling to businesses of all sizes. Our team of seasoned attorneys offers a full spectrum of corporate legal services, including advising on mergers and acquisitions/dispositions, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, securities regulation, investment management, and private equity transactions.

We guide clients through their most important transactions, critical day-to-day matters, and the full range of issues that arise in a company’s life cycle. Our in-depth commercial and industry knowledge and experience provide guidance well beyond the mechanics of the law, allowing us to counsel clients on broader business implications and strategies.

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, our corporate attorneys regularly handle transactions of all sizes with a focus on the middle market, many of which have significant regulatory overlay such as those involving health care, energy, financial services, insurance and/or cross-border operations. Our creative and cost-effective solutions give clients the benefit of our many years of experience without the cost of unnecessary legal research or hours.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Texas

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has deep M&A expertise as well as experience handling complex advisory matters. The firm offers comprehensive client service to large energy, healthcare and media clients, with the ability to handle complex international transactions. The team has particular strength advising clients with regard to corporate governance, corporate trust and operational issues.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke LLP advised WM in connection with its acquisition of a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative’s US business.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bill Swanstrom
3
Bill Swanstrom
3
Band 3
Bill Swanstrom routinely advises on a host of corporate issues and M&A. He currently serves as cochair of the firm's energy group.
Don M Glendenning
3
Don M Glendenning
3
Band 3
Don Glendenning demonstrates significant strength in acquisitions and dispositions, among other transactions.
"Don is nothing short of phenomenal. His business acumen, legal mind and overall service level is unrivaled."
"Don is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with."
Joe Perillo
5
Joe Perillo
5
Band 5
Joe Perillo is an experienced M&A practitioner who is cochair of the firm's corporate and transactional department and chair of the firm's mergers and acquisitions section.
"His negotiation style is super flexible."
Jennie Simmons
U
Jennie Simmons
U
Up and Coming
Jennie Simmons is recognized as an up-and-coming practitioner in the Texas private equity M&A market.
"Jennie is the first person I'd call for an M&A project."

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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Texas

Corporate/M&A

Bill Swanstrom
3
Bill Swanstrom
3
Band 3
Don M Glendenning
3
Don M Glendenning
3
Band 3
Joe Perillo
5
Joe Perillo
5
Band 5
Private Equity: Buyouts

Jennie Simmons
U
Jennie Simmons
U
Up and Coming

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