Corporate/Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Arkansas
Band 1
About
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Businesses throughout Arkansas and beyond rely on Mitchell Williams for innovative business and legal solutions to help manage the challenges that arise in today’s competitive business environment. Whether it is day-to-day management and strategic planning, securing financing through a bank, identifying the most effective tax structure, or raising capital through a private equity fund, the firm's business and corporate lawyers have the experience needed to help companies succeed and grow.
The firm's business and corporate lawyers represent a wide range of local, regional and national clients at all stages of their development – from startups to mature businesses to multimillion-dollar national corporations. The team often works with clients in the role of general outside counsel providing effective legal support on all aspects of planning, structuring, negotiating and executing a variety of corporate transactions. The business and corporate practice group maintains a strong and focused local and regional practice which allows the team to assist clients with building relationships through our extensive contacts in the region’s business and regulatory community. The goal on every matter is to drive value to clients and deliver outstanding service.
Highlights include extensive experience providing creative strategies and business-minded solutions focused on client success.
Chambers Review
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC is an excellent firm acting on matters including corporate governance, securities and public finance, in addition to M&A. The firm has strong capabilities in understanding tax matters and is adept at offering assistance with tax-exempt bonds and tax structuring. The team offers additional strength in commercial real estate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC represented Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative as buyer's counsel in the purchase of 100% of the equity interest of Spire Power Solutions Holdings from Mill Point Capital Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard is a very capable firm and dedicated to good service."
"The team's knowledge of the subject matter is very good."
"Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard is a very capable firm and dedicated to good service."
"The team's knowledge of the subject matter is very good."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Buford regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions and securities law, in addition to corporate governance matters. He is particularly noted in the market for his banking and finance sector expertise.
Nicole Lovell is noted for her transactional expertise and regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, as well as securities law matters.
"Nicole is excellent."
Melissa Bandy is recognized for her strong transactional practice, which includes advising on financing and entity formation. She is also noted for her representation of liquor permit holders.
Walter May has a broad-based commercial practice, with clients ranging from startups to major listed companies.
Ranked Lawyers at
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Arkansas
Members
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Ashley L. Gill
B. Wade Bowen
Casey D. Lawson
Christopher T. Rogers
Courtney Crouch, III
Craig Cockrell
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jennifer Pierce
Jill Grimsley
John S. Bryant
Industries
Provided by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC
Agribusiness
Bank Holding Companies
Banks
Emerging Businesses
Energy
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Manufacturers
Privately-Held Family Owned Businesses
Publicly-Owned Companies
Real Estate
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Investment
Small Businesses
Transportation
Utility Companies