About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Our corporate practice provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory compliance counseling to businesses of all sizes. Our team of seasoned attorneys offers a full spectrum of corporate legal services, including advising on mergers and acquisitions/dispositions, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, securities regulation, investment management, and private equity transactions.

We guide clients through their most important transactions, critical day-to-day matters, and the full range of issues that arise in a company’s life cycle. Our in-depth commercial and industry knowledge and experience provide guidance well beyond the mechanics of the law, allowing us to counsel clients on broader business implications and strategies.

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, our corporate attorneys regularly handle transactions of all sizes with a focus on the middle market, many of which have significant regulatory overlay such as those involving health care, energy, financial services, insurance and/or cross-border operations. Our creative and cost-effective solutions give clients the benefit of our many years of experience without the cost of unnecessary legal research or hours.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke offers an expansive corporate, M&A and private equity group with a fine reputation for its midmarket work. The firm is home to a strong bench skilled in both advisory and transactional matters for corporate, private equity and alternative investor clients. It is experienced in advising clients across the life sciences, healthcare and technological industries. On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented Guardian Healthcare in the sale of nine facilities to Noble Healthcare.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Barry M Abelson
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Barry M Abelson
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Senior Statespeople
Barry Abelson has a distinguished background advising clients on a broad range of corporate and securities-related concerns.
"Barry Abelson is a trusted adviser."
Bruce K Fenton
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Bruce K Fenton
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Band 3
Bruce Fenton is well versed in a range of commercial transactions. He regularly works on acquisitions and investments, often acting on matters with cross-border elements.
"Bruce Fenton is exceptional."
Christopher S Miller
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Christopher S Miller
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Band 3
Christopher Miller's wide-ranging corporate expertise includes the representation of public and private companies in financings and M&A.
Brian M Katz
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Brian M Katz
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Band 4
Brian Katz is active across a broad range of transactional mandates. He acts for a client base that includes public and private companies in a range of sectors.
"Brian has been an extraordinary partner. His knowledge of our business, our risk appetite and the market we work in is unparalleled. He brings a sophisticated legal and commercial approach to matters."
Deborah L Spranger
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Deborah L Spranger
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Band 4
Deborah Spranger often advises clients in the life sciences sector on cross-border transactions. She works on M&A, among other deals.
"Debbie is an excellent M&A attorney - very responsive and pragmatic."
"Her customer service is unmatched."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Pennsylvania

Corporate/M&A: Securities

Barry M Abelson
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Barry M Abelson
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Senior Statespeople

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Barry M Abelson
S
Barry M Abelson
S
Senior Statespeople
Bruce K Fenton
3
Bruce K Fenton
3
Band 3
Christopher S Miller
3
Christopher S Miller
3
Band 3
Brian M Katz
4
Brian M Katz
4
Band 4
Deborah L Spranger
4
Deborah L Spranger
4
Band 4