Corporate/M&A | USA

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP is a Raleigh-based team that acts on both domestic and international transactions for a broad client base, ranging from blue-chip corporates to family-owned enterprises. The firm draws upon a deep bench of transactional experts whose broad experience includes financings, M&A and fund formation mandates. The team is also noted for its strong securities practice and deep connections to the Research Triangle Park, with notable strengths in venture capital work and debt and equity offerings in the technology sector.

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a full-service practice which regularly handles corporate transactions for a wide-ranging client base, including major public companies and financial institutions. The firm offers particular strengths in advising media companies on corporate and commercial matters, alongside broad strengths acting for an array of financial institutions, corporates, investors and senior executives.

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP is an expert boutique which provides an excellent platform for entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and private equity and venture capital firms across the full startup spectrum, providing highly rated services in formation, investment, capital markets and M&A work. It offers notable strengths in the technology and life sciences sectors, particularly for pharmaceutical and fintech companies, as well as taking on roles for financial institutions and mature companies.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is widely recognized for its strong investment management practice, advising on areas such as fund formation and regulatory compliance. The firm houses notable securities regulatory capabilities, with expertise in investigatory work and defending enforcement actions. It also handles wide-ranging corporate transactions for domestic and international clients, including M&A, finance deals and joint ventures.

Williams Mullen has a distinguished corporate practice with solid strengths across corporate governance, M&A and financing work, complemented by additional skills in areas such as IP, tax and employment law. The firm offers significant experience acting for healthcare, emerging technology and manufacturing clients.