Alexander J. Wilson
Attorney, Attorney at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
American Bar AssociationNorth Carolina Bar AssociationWake County Bar AssociationNorth Carolina State BarCary Academy Alumni Board, Member and Former Board PresidentNorth Carolina State Banking Commission, CommissionerWorks with buyers & sellers
About
Alexander J. Wilson advises buyers and sellers of biotechnology and healthcare companies through all stages of M&A transactions. He also represents clients in software and technology, government contracting, and industrial services. His corporate advice covers entity formation, governance, and commercial contracts. He earned his J.D. and LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Duke University. He joined Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton in 2011. He serves many corporate clients as outside general counsel, advising on business and transactional matters.
Who is a good fit for Alexander J. Wilson
- Biotechnology company owners seeking advice throughout a business sale.
- Buyers acquiring government contracting companies.
- Medical device companies pursuing acquisitions or sales.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Duke University, J.D.
- Duke University, LL.M. in International and Comparative Law
- Wake Forest University, B.A. in History and German
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- Listed among North Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” Mergers & Acquisitions (2014-2026)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented investment company in its acquisition of a large-format printer reseller business and the real estate related thereto. (buyer side)
- Served as counsel to national in-home senior care company in its follow-on acquisition of multiple companies to expand into new markets and grow existing market presence. (buyer side)
- Represented investor group in its acquisition of a controlling interest in a data analytics company specializing in providing services to country clubs throughout the country. (buyer side)
- Serve as outside general counsel to international document management and digitization company, including negotiation of customer and vendor contracts.
- Represented public CRO in its sale of a software analytics subsidiary to a similarly situated buyer. (seller side)
- Served as counsel to investment firm in its acquisition of a mental healthcare practice. (buyer side)
- Represented multi-state in-home senior care company in its sale to global private equity firm.
- Served as counsel to large investment firm in its acquisition of eye care practices and management entities throughout the eastern seaboard. (buyer side)
- Represented healthcare analytics organization in its acquisition of a software company providing an analytics program. (buyer side)
- Represented environmental mitigation and salvage company in the construction industry to its sale to an investment firm.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional