Henry M. Gallivan Jr.

Practice Areas

Henry practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business law, and corporate finance.

A large portion of his practice is devoted to commercial transactions such as business acquisitions and sales, mergers, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and private offerings of securities. Henry has experience representing a wide range of buyers and sellers in M&A transactions, including private equity firms, entrepreneurs and family businesses.

Henry advises organizations of all sizes in a broad range of corporate and business matters, including drafting and negotiating contracts, entity formation and structuring, and business ownership, control and management issues. In that role, Henry serves as outside general counsel and a trusted advisor for a number of business clients. He is focused on helping businesses at all stages, from formation and raising capital through an exit event or succession plan. He is also a member of the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital team, which focuses on providing affordable legal services to start-ups, entrepreneurs, early-stage companies and other emerging businesses.

Career

Henry was a partner at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP, which combined with Fox Rothschild in 2018.

Personal

University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.) | Clemson University (B.S., magna cum laude), Financial Management, Clemson University Honors College

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Bar Admissions: South Carolina

Professional Memberships

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Board of Directors (2018-present) | St. Mary’s Catholic School Advisory Council (2021-present) | Barbara Stone Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting innovative programs for individuals with disabilities (2010-2016, 2017-2022) | Clemson University College of Business Alumni Loyalty Board (2013 - 2017) | Downtown Symphony Club, Board of Directors (2010 - 2012)