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William Howell

William Howell

USA 2026

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BILL HOWELL is the head of the Corporate, M&A, and Private Equity practice in Dallas. He advises clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters across a number of industries, including energy, technology, healthcare, hospitality, data centers, and financial services. He represents issuers and investment banking firms in various corporate finance transactions, including initial public offerings, secondary and follow-on equity offerings, registered and private offerings of debt securities, venture capital investments, and other financings. He has extensive experience in complex mergers and acquisitions involving public and private entities, strategic alliances, joint ventures and private equity investments. Bill also advises clients on corporate governance, periodic reporting requirements, stock exchange rules, and other compliance matters.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

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Band 4

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William Howell leads the corporate, M&A, and private equity practice in the firm’s Dallas office. He represents issuers and investment banks in corporate finance transactions, including IPOs, secondary and follow‑on offerings, and registered and private debt offerings.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

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William Howell leads the corporate, M&A and private equity practice in the firm’s Dallas office. He represents issuers and investment banks in corporate finance transactions, including IPOs, secondary and follow‑on offerings, and registered and private debt offerings.

Strengths

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  • Bill helps us navigate legal questions while applying practical business judgment.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill's expertise, steady judgment and ability to navigate evolving market conditions, have been critical in helping us structure and execute transactions effectively.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill's expertise, steady judgment and ability to navigate evolving market conditions, have been critical in helping us structure and execute transactions effectively.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill helps us navigate legal questions while applying practical business judgment.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Guide to the USA

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