Driving Strategic M&A And Corporate Growth For Companies

William’s practice focuses on middle-market mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and governance, and complex commercial transactions. He represents clients in a range of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, software and technology, media and healthcare.

William has particular experience serving international manufacturers and distributors as outside U.S. counsel.  He advises clients on the establishment and expansion of U.S. operations, regulatory compliance, strategic partnerships and general commercial matters.

Notable Work & Achievements

Corporate & Business

• Representation of Swiss, German, Austrian, French and Canadian manufacturers as outside U.S. counsel.
• Representation of international manufacturer in large site selection and expansion projects, including negotiations with state and local governments relating to development incentives.
• Negotiation of strategic supply, distribution and development agreements (including for novel battery and automation technology) for international manufacturer.
• Negotiation of sales, leases and related commercial agreements, including government contracts, for international manufacturers.
• Advice on regulatory compliance matters including trade/customs, engine emissions, and government contracts, and coordination of advocacy and compliance strategies.
• Formulation of corporate policies and training programs related to U.S. law for international businesses.
• Negotiation of software-as-a-service agreements, data licenses, and other commercial agreements, as well as advising on regulatory issues (e.g., RESPA, TILA, FCRA, TCPA), for U.S. and international technology companies.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Representation of Landmark Media Enterprises in the sale of Landmark Community Newspapers to Paxton Media Group.
• Representation of Dominion Enterprises in the $156 million sale of Homes.com to CoStar Group.
• Representation of Landmark Media Enterprises in the $500+ million sale of its Expedient Data Centers business to AMP Capital Investors.
• Representation of Landmark Media Enterprises in the $34 million sale of The Virginian-Pilot and related publications to Tribune Publishing.
• Representation of Dominion Enterprises in the $680 million sale of Dominion Web Solutions to Open Road Holdings, a company owned jointly by Eurazeo and Goldman Sachs.
• Representation of Dominion Enterprises in the $385 million sale of For Rent Media Solutions to CoStar Group.
• Representation of Fortis Solutions Group in strategic growth investment transaction with Main Post Partners and in strategic acquisitions of label and packaging suppliers.
• Representation of New York-based private equity fund as Virginia counsel in acquisition by merger of a national developer of aviation facilities.
• Representation of French bidder in sale by auction of avionics maintenance and repair service provider.
• Representation of middle market clients in the technology, construction, wealth management, and government contracting industries in M&A transactions ranging from $1 million to $50+ million.

Private Equity, Venture Capital and Finance

• Representation of start-ups, angel investors and family offices in private equity and venture capital investments.
• Representation of borrower in the negotiation of a $100 million credit facility.
• Representation of borrower in the negotiation of a $15 million revolving credit facility.