About
John E. Blair, Jr., partner at K&L Gates LLP, focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and mezzanine finance. He also handles general corporate matters. He advises public companies on governance and federal securities compliance. He represents public companies, private companies, and private equity funds in acquisitions. He earned a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University in 2006 and a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 2000. Before practicing law, he worked as a consultant in Washington, D.C. He also represents investment banking firms on corporate financing, securities, and merger and acquisition matters.
Who is a good fit for John E. Blair, Jr.
- Public companies pursuing a merger or an acquisition.
- Private equity funds acquiring a company.
- Investment banking firms working on a merger or acquisition.
- Private companies undertaking an acquisition.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2006
- Wake Forest University, M.B.A., 2006
- University of Virginia, B.A., 2000
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer for Private Equity Buyouts: Middle-Market (Up to $500m), 2024-2026
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® for Corporate Law in Charlotte, 2024
- Selected to North Carolina Rising Stars list for Mergers & Acquisitions, 2014-2017
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional