About
Patrick R. Tomlinson, a Williams Mullen partner, advises private equity firms on mergers and acquisitions. He also represents public and private companies. He handles leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, joint ventures, and both controlling and minority investments. He counsels on domestic transactions and cross-border transactions across industries. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2015 from University of Virginia School of Law. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 2011 at the University of Virginia. He worked with start-up companies through the Transactional Law Clinic at University of Virginia School of Law.
Who is a good fit for Patrick R. Tomlinson
- Private equity firms pursuing a leveraged buyout or a controlling investment.
- Public companies undertaking a carve-out or a cross-border transaction.
- Private companies entering a joint venture or a minority investment.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2015
- University of Virginia, B.A., 2011
- Bar admissions
- District of Columbia, New York, Virginia
Recognition
- Virginia Super Lawyers \- "Rising Stars," Mergers & Acquisitions (2024-present)
- Best Lawyers ® - "Ones to Watch" for Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2025-present)
- CoVaBiz Magazine - "Top Lawyers" of Coastal Virginia (2025)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Representation of a private equity firm on multiple transactions, including its acquisition of a technology-focused provider of products and expertise to national security customers; its acquisition of an online provider of home décor; and its formation of a health care joint venture through the acquisition of health care services companies.
- Representation of the portfolio company of a private equity firm on multiple acquisitions of maintenance, repair and overhaul businesses.
- Representation of a private equity firm in its acquisition of a behavioral healthcare services company.
- Representation of a private equity firm in its acquisition of a bulk-liquid storage business.
- Representation of a global entertainment, sports and content company in its acquisition of an experiential hospitality company.
- Representation of a private equity firm in its acquisition of an international customs brokerage and trade services firm.
- Representation of a multinational energy company on the formation of a joint venture with a provider of renewable energy.
- Representation of a multinational medical technology company on the carve-out and sale of its global respiratory business.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Patrick R. Tomlinson has received Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars honors for Mergers & Acquisitions since 2024. Since 2025, he has held Best Lawyers Ones to Watch honors for Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. In 2025, he received a CoVaBiz Magazine Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia honor.