Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : South Carolina
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About
Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Our middle market focus and deal volume enable us to guide, structure and close middle market M&A deals efficiently and effectively.
- Hundreds of middle market transactions (size range less than $5 million to $2 billion)
- In the last two years, we closed more than 160 M&A transactions with a total deal value of approximately $9 billion
- We regularly represent clients in both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
- We have significant experience with a multitude of acquisition and divesture strategies, including spin-offs, carve-outs, sales of divisions, industry roll-ups and private-equity-backed recapitalizations
- 70+ attorneys on M&A team plus ability to draw upon multidisciplinary experience across the broader Nelson Mullins platform (including antitrust, banking, corporate governance, data security, e-discovery and information governance, employee benefits, employment and labor, environmental, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, litigation, privacy, real estate, securities, tax and a variety of other regulatory disciplines)
Business-minded attorneys driving value
- Many of our M&A attorneys have financial or business backgrounds.
- We focus on understanding our clients' business objectives at the outset of a transaction and guide clients with practical, business-oriented solutions.
- We implement efficient staffing practices, with a service model and geographic footprint that enables us to give clients cost-efficient partner-level attention throughout the engagement.
Chambers Review
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a preeminent M&A department that focuses on midmarket deals for clients across a wide range of sectors, including automotive, technology and consumer products. The firm houses a dedicated banking M&A group that acts for a range of regional financial institutions, while also representing clients in private equity and venture capital transactions. The group demonstrates superlative bench strength, with an outstanding team of experienced practitioners.
Work Highlights
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough represented GrandSouth Bancorporation in its merger with and into First Bancorp, for a total value of $230 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm is extremely responsive."
"Nelson Mullins provides exceptional service."
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough does a great job navigating very complex and one-off issues."
"The law firm is extremely responsive."
"Nelson Mullins provides exceptional service."
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough does a great job navigating very complex and one-off issues."
Notable Practitioners
Augustus Dixon is cochair of the firm's M&A group and an experienced corporate practitioner. He regularly advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, sales and securities transactions.
"Augustus Dixon is a great lawyer."
Daniel Fritze has a great deal of experience in transactional matters relating to M&A and securities law. He also advises on joint ventures, commercial contracts, company formation and governance.
"Daniel is knowledgeable and calm. He delivers excellent results."
John Jennings advises clients on M&A matters and securities offerings. He has a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector.
Eric Graben has a well-regarded corporate practice, regularly advising private and public companies on complex transactional matters. He can assist through the full life cycle of a business, from its formation through to public offerings, M&A and corporate reorganizations.
"Eric is an excellent lawyer who is very responsive and helpful."
"He is hugely helpful in evaluating and structuring various transactions and corporate issues."
Neil Grayson is a well-regarded corporate attorney who has broad experience in transactional and regulatory matters. He focuses particularly on representing banks during mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising on securities offerings and new bank formation.
Mason Hogue is experienced in handling transactional matters in the technology sector. He frequently advises both emerging and established companies on acquisitions and dispositions.
Thomas Brumgardt focuses mainly on representing private companies in transactional matters at both a regional and national level. He is adept at handling strategic acquisitions in the private equity space and also advises on corporate governance and regulatory issues.
"Thomas Brumgardt is a problem-solver."
Sally Caver has a notable presence in the automotive industry, and assists clients with a variety of commercial contracts.
"Sally Caver is very good and talented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Members
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Head of Department
Geiza Vargas-Vargas
Sally Caver