Christopher S. Nesbit
Partner, Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP
About
Partner Christopher S. Nesbit represents private equity funds and mezzanine investors in leveraged buyouts. He counsels investment groups on control investments and non-control equity stakes. He handles venture capital, private placements, and joint ventures. He guides portfolio companies through add-on acquisitions. He earned his J.D. from The University of North Carolina School of Law in 1991. The University of Virginia awarded him a B.A. in 1986. He advises private equity funds on the full scope of fund formation, many of them small business investment companies (SBICs). He formerly co-chaired the private equity industry team at McGuireWoods LLP. He also works on mergers, restructurings, and reorganizations.
Who is a good fit for Christopher S. Nesbit
- Private equity funds closing leveraged buyouts.
- Mezzanine investors taking an equity stake in a non-control deal.
- Portfolio companies completing an add-on acquisition.
- Investment groups making venture capital investments.
Education and admissions
- Education
- The University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1991
- University of Virginia, B.A., 1986
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2019-2027; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2022-2027; Venture Capital Law, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
- Selected for inclusion as a “Leading Lawyer,” Private Equity Buyouts, North Carolina, Legal 500 US, 2018
- Named to “Legal Elite,” Corporate Counsel, Business North Carolina, 2011
- AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Representation of a Charlotte-based private equity firm in its investment in a leading manufacturer of safety products.
- Representation of a leading provider of marketing analytics software and professional services in its acquisition of a communications software platform.
- Representation of private equity fund sponsor in connection with the acquisition of leading provider of regulatory compliance software solutions and services.
- Representation of private equity fund sponsor in add-on acquisition of company providing e-learning training solutions to traffic, workplace safety, medical, continuing education. (buyer side)
- Representation of private equity fund sponsors in connection with acquisition of manufacturer and distributor of school uniforms and related apparel.
- Representation of private equity fund sponsor in connection with sale of investment adviser providing investment expertise and research to professional advisers and active investors and investment models to exchange-traded funds and mutual funds.
- Representation of 15 siblings in the sale of a seafood harvesting, processing and distribution company with operations in the US and Argentina to a Canadian salmon farming company.
- Representation of private equity fund sponsor in leveraged employee stock ownership plan buyout of a multi-location, traditional compounding pharmacy.
- Representation of a private equity fund sponsor in connection with sale of a national engineering technical services and consulting company.
- Representation of a private equity fund sponsor in connection with sale of quick- service restaurant franchise.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional