Priscilla Bonsu
Associate, Attorney at Lippes Mathias
About
Priscilla Bonsu, an Associate at Lippes Mathias, advises on mergers and acquisitions, independent sponsor transactions, and private equity matters. She also advises U.S. public companies and foreign private issuers on SPAC and de-SPAC deals, capital markets work, and SEC reporting. Her industry experience includes franchising and licensing, sports, entertainment, and hospitality. She earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 2019, after an LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2014 and the First German State Exam at Heidelberg University School of Law in 2013. Her international background includes the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and major law firms in Frankfurt, Germany. She previously co-chaired the American Bar Association's International Private Equity & Venture Capital Committee. Her cross-border practice covers investments and transaction structuring, including governance and regulatory questions across several jurisdictions.
Who is a good fit for Priscilla Bonsu
- Independent sponsors seeking counsel on an acquisition.
- Public companies and foreign private issuers pursuing a SPAC or de-SPAC transaction.
- Clients structuring a cross-border investment that spans more than one jurisdiction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2019
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, LL.M., 2014
- Heidelberg University School of Law, 1st German State Exam, 2013
- Bar admissions
- New York, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey
Recognition
- MIPAD, Global Top 40 Under 40, 2026
- Group of 100 Global Women Leaders, 2024
- Lawyers of Color, Annual Hot List for 2022
- National Association of Women Lawyers Award, 2019
- Emory University, Women of Excellence Award, 2019
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional