About
Barrett W. Price focuses on mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and leveraged buyouts in regional, national, and international deals. He handles cross-border deals that involve parties and operations in multiple countries. He represents multinational public companies, financial institutions, and private companies. He also represents private equity sponsors, founders, and management teams. He covers logistics, manufacturing, and life sciences in his transactions. Price earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A. from Brigham Young University. He clerked for the Honorable Robert J. Johnston at the US District Court in the District of Nevada, 2011-2012, and handled corporate transactions in another international firm's Charlotte office before joining K&L Gates LLP. He now brings that background to the buyouts and acquisitions he leads for sponsors and companies.
Who is a good fit for Barrett W. Price
- Private equity sponsors pursuing a leveraged buyout of a private company.
- Founders and management teams preparing the sale of their company.
- Multinational public companies working through an international corporate transaction.
- Financial institutions entering a transaction in logistics or healthcare.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2011
- Brigham Young University, B.A., 2008
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer, 2026, M&A: Middle-Market ($500m-999m), Private Equity Buyouts: Middle-Market (Up to $500m)
- Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Charlotte, North Carolina, 2024
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional