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Richard Oliver

Richard Oliver

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Richard Oliver is head of the firm’s Washington, D.C. Mergers and Acquisitions Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities law and general corporate matters in a variety of industries. Mr. Oliver has represented acquirers, targets, private equity funds and financial advisors in significant transactions, including public and private acquisitions and divestitures, negotiated and contested public acquisitions, distressed company acquisitions, real estate transactions, internal reorganizations and other corporate matters. He also counsels firm clients on joint ventures and other strategic alliances.

Career

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2007 (magna cum laude; Order of the Coif); B.A., University of Maryland, 2004 (magna cum laude; High Honors)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - District of Columbia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Richard Oliver is noted for his expertise in handling sophisticated transactions for PE funds and corporations. He is particularly highlighted for his work in the energy and healthcare sectors.

Strengths

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  • He is highly knowledgeable in the space, has a good bedside manner and is a really strong resource in M&A.

    Corporate/M&A & Private EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Richard is able to get to the end of a point quickly. He's also open-minded, collaborative and able use his experience to advise in real time.

    Corporate/M&A & Private EquityChambers Guide to the USA

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