Allison W. Pearce
Partner, Attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
About
Partner Allison W. Pearce counsels companies and private equity clients on acquisitions at Troutman Pepper Locke in Houston. Her work for both public and private companies covers mergers, private equity investments, and forming limited liability companies. She also handles the senior secured, mezzanine, and subordinated debt behind a deal, and SBIC investments that bring long-term debt and equity to small businesses. Allison earned her J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 2014 and a B.S. in finance and economics from Trinity University in 2011. Her transactions reach consumer products, industrials and manufacturing, professional services, and energy, where she works on oilfield services and midstream deals.
Who is a good fit for Allison W. Pearce
- Private equity clients pursuing an acquisition or an investment in a company.
- Public and privately held companies working through a merger.
- Small businesses raising long-term debt or equity capital through an SBIC investment.
Education and admissions
- Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2014
- Trinity University, B.S. in Finance and economics, 2011
- Bar admissions
- Texas
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch: Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021-2026); Corporate Governance & Compliance Law (2023-2026); Corporate Law (2026)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Several private equity funds in various investments in upstream and midstream energy businesses.
- London-based private equity firm in multiple investments in U.S. based energy companies and a training solutions company.
- SBIC lenders in their financings to eligible small businesses across all industries.
- Houston-based renewables company in a convertible note offering and corporate restructuring.
- Houston-based mezzanine and private equity and debt investment firm in portfolio investments across all industries.
- Distressed debt fund in its acquisition of multiple loan portfolios.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional