Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 2
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Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP
Phelps’ M&A practice handles company-defining billion-dollar transactions as well as smaller strategic deals. We handle the transaction process from start-to-finish, including due diligence, deal structuring and tax impact analysis, negotiation, documentation, regulatory, antitrust and employment issues as well as provide post-transaction integration advice. We collaborate with clients in numerous industries, including agriculture, oil and gas, maritime, health care, technology, sports entertainment, hospitality, real estate and financial services.
Chambers Review
Phelps Dunbar LLP offers an impressive breadth of corporate expertise, spanning transactions such as equity and debt offerings, mergers and joint ventures, as well as compliance issues arising from securities regulations. The firm is also highlighted for its experience in cross-border work. The team houses particular strength in the oil and gas, banking and technology sectors, working with clients of all sizes and stages of development, including startups and large corporations.
Work Highlights
- Phelps Dunbar LLP advised Renasant corporation on its acquisition of Republic Business Credit in an all-cash transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The willingness of Phelps Dunbar to work at all hours of the night and on weekends when time-sensitive issues arose was an unexpected and pleasant surprise."
"We are lucky that we can call a firm like this and tell them what we need to do and they know the best people to do this. I cannot ask for a more rounded group of people."
"The firm is top notch, I have a high impression of their work which is high quality and they are trusted counsel."
"The firm is excellent. The service is good in helping to both appreciate a big picture of legal issues but the firm are also detailed oriented and catch the finer points."
"The willingness of Phelps Dunbar to work at all hours of the night and on weekends when time-sensitive issues arose was an unexpected and pleasant surprise."
"We are lucky that we can call a firm like this and tell them what we need to do and they know the best people to do this. I cannot ask for a more rounded group of people."
"The firm is top notch, I have a high impression of their work which is high quality and they are trusted counsel."
"The firm is excellent. The service is good in helping to both appreciate a big picture of legal issues but the firm are also detailed oriented and catch the finer points."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Fullmer has wide-ranging corporate expertise, advising on public offerings, corporate governance, compliance and M&A.
"Mark Fullmer and his years of experience makes him stand out and gives him a good sense of pressure points you need to be aware of. He has great perspective and puts into context the ways we need to frame issues."
William Bishop is a well-regarded practitioner with significant expertise in M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and capital markets transactions.
"Will has been incredible to work with. He has been great to lean on through the legal process. He is always willing to be available at anytime. He is very personable while being highly effective."
"He is an excellent attorney in all respects. We are honored to work with him and his team and I strongly recommend him."
"William is technically great and great to work with. He is very responsive and does really good work."