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About

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Williams Mullen provides comprehensive legal services and innovative solutions to regional, national and international business clients. Our clients range from multinational Fortune 500 companies to family-owned private businesses. We provide corporate and business legal services to a broad range of industries, including banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail, computer software and technology, information technology, energy, investment banking, real estate, construction, health care, media and communications, transportation, food and beverage, franchises and utilities. Our lawyers provide seasoned guidance; first working to understand our client’s individual businesses and goals, then providing solutions that mirror those priorities and needs. Our core capabilities within the Corporate Section include mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, strategic planning, commercial transactions and financings, contracts and business agreements, securities and corporate governance. We also have a significant practice devoted to serving private equity companies, fully understanding the complex environment those companies face. The benefit of choosing Williams Mullen is our deep bench of approximately 240 lawyers. Working as a team enables us to effectively draw upon the firm’s resources in specialty areas as needed, including tax planning and executive compensation, real estate, intellectual property and employment, among others.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Virginia: Southern

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Williams Mullen house a notable team that is well versed in M&A, corporate restructurings and recapitalizations, buyouts and spinoffs. It enjoys a fine track record for its work with publicly traded companies and demonstrates strength in the insurance and retail sectors, among others. The team has additional strength in the corporate finance and private equity spaces. The department also regularly assists corporate clients on advisory matters including corporate governance.

Work Highlights

Provided by Williams Mullen

  • Williams Mullen acted for Leesa Sleep on the sale of the company to 3Z Brands, a Cerberus portfolio company.

Strengths

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"Williams Mullen was a thorough and thoughtful partner during the due diligence process. We could have not done it without them, their service was flawless."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"They have a team that meets the client where they are in the stage of business and growth. Highly responsive and truly makes you feel like you are part of their team."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Williams Mullen has a deep bench of specialists who work together effectively to address complex business matters."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"They are patient, creative thinkers, able to understand, synthesize, and resolve complex issues. They are problem solvers."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Williams Mullen is my primary outside counsel - they are very well versed and have a deep enough bench that can support whatever I throw at them. Closely aligned with our corporate mission. Very responsive and very proactive in responding to the needs that I have."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Gregory R Bishop
1
Gregory R Bishop
1
Band 1

Gregory Bishop focuses his practice on midmarket M&A transactions. He currently serves as chair of the corporate section at Williams Mullen.

"Gregory Bishop takes a very holistic approach and does good work."

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John M Paris Jr
2
John M Paris Jr
2
Band 2

John Paris has a wide-ranging corporate practice with notable strength in private equity and venture capital transactions. He represents both investors and growth companies.

"He is strong across the board and has become a trusted friend and adviser."

"John is a leader in his field and understands the macro environment to help support strategy."

"He is our ultimate corporate counsel - he advises on the law but also keeps our business in mind."

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David M Lay
3
David M Lay
3
Band 3

David Lay advises both individuals and companies on a range of transactional mandates, including mergers and acquisitions, financings and securities matters. He has particular expertise in the technology sector.

"He has deep experience with the types of deals that we do and brings a calm, sophisticated style to every engagement. We have total confidence in him and his ability to represent us on all matters."

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Meagan J Kalantar
U
Meagan J Kalantar
U
Up and Coming

Meagan Kalantar has experience handling a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A and venture capital investments. She also advises on entity formation.

"Meagan Kalantar is just fabulous - she goes a long way as our outside counsel to support us."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Williams Mullen

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Gregory R Bishop
1
Gregory R Bishop
1
Band 1
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John M Paris Jr
2
John M Paris Jr
2
Band 2
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David M Lay
3
David M Lay
3
Band 3
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Meagan J Kalantar
U
Meagan J Kalantar
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Gregory R Bishop

Gregory R Bishop

Head of Department

Industries

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Banking

Construction

Financial Services

Food & Beverage

Franchises

Health Care

Insurance

Investment Banking

Manufacturing

Media

Petroleum Marketing

Real Estate

Renewable Energy

Retail

Software

Technology

Transportation