Aaron G. Spencer
Partner, Attorney at Williams Mullen
About
Aaron G. Spencer, a Williams Mullen partner, has advised private and public clients for more than 20 years. He handles mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate finance. He advises companies in the pharmaceutical industry, in software and technology, and in manufacturing and distribution. He works in Williams Mullen's Private Equity and M&A practices. He earned his J.D. in 1999 at Southern Methodist University School of Law. He received a joint accounting and French degree from Oklahoma State University in 1996. Chambers USA listed him for Corporate/M&A in the U.S. from 2012 to 2016. The Best Lawyers in America has named him since 2015 for Corporate Law and for Mergers & Acquisitions Law. He also works on joint ventures, technology transactions, and commercial contracts.
Who is a good fit for Aaron G. Spencer
- Software and technology companies in a merger or acquisition.
- Manufacturing and distribution companies entering a joint venture.
- Pharmaceutical companies in a private equity transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1999
- Oklahoma State University, B.S., 1996
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America ® \- Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2015-present)
- Business North Carolina \- "Legal Elite," (2007, 2008, 2013, 2018-present)
- Listed in Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A (2012-2016)
- Listed as an "Up & Coming" Attorney by Chambers USA in Corporate/M&A (2012)
- Listed as a "Rising Star" by North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine (2010-2013)
- Named to Business Leader magazine's "Triangle Mover & Shaker" List (2009)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented one the nation’s largest beer and wine distributors in the acquisition of one of the largest beer and wine wholesalers in North Carolina.
- Represented a private equity investor in acquiring a controlling interest in a manufacturer of fall safety and protection equipment.
- Represented a global software company in the sale of substantially all assets to a publicly traded technology company.
- Represented a specialty pharmacy in the negotiation of a sale of stock to a private equity firm.
- Routinely represents private equity buyers in acquisitions in a number of diverse industries, including digital marketing, hospice services and specialty pharma products. (buyer side)
- Represented a health insurer in the sale of a data center and the outsourcing of a substantial portion of its information technology service requirements to a global IT service provider.
- Represented a global leader in branched-chain amino acid sports nutrition in its sale to a market leader in sports nutrition.
- Represented a software development, design and digital marketing agency in its acquisition of a mobile software products company.
- Represented a privately held American media company in its acquisition of a U.S. and Canadian pharmaceutical company.
- Represented a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of nutritional supplements in its acquisition of a maker of over-the-counter healthcare products.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional