LAWYER PROFILE
William Scott Ortwein

William Scott Ortwein

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Represents public and private companies and investment banks in public equity and debt securities offerings and public and private company mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions, with consideration to-date of more than $250 billion. Also regularly advises boards of directors and special committees in complex corporate transactions.

Career

Former member, firm’s Management Committee; former co-chair, firm’s global Corporate Department.

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

JD, MBA

1994

University of the South

BA

1991

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Georgia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

William Scott Ortwein is well known for his work on public company M&A and is also adept at handling capital markets transactions.

Strengths

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  • William is a great guy and great lawyer. I think very highly of him.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • William is a consummate professional who gives sound legal advice in the business context. He approaches items with a calm demeanor and excels at complex matters.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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California: Southern

District of Columbia

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