S. Blake Leger
Attorney, Attorney at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
staff member and Editor for the North Carolina Banking Institute JournalWorks with sellers
About
Blake Leger advises public and private company sellers on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. His clients span software and technology, life sciences and healthcare, and professional services. His corporate practice also covers commercial contracts, corporate governance, and securities law compliance. Leger joined Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton in 2020. He earned his J.D. with Honors from UNC School of Law. His experience also includes representing manufacturing companies in the corporate transactions that form the focus of his practice.
Who is a good fit for S. Blake Leger
- Software and technology company sellers seeking advice on divestitures.
- Life sciences and healthcare business owners seeking counsel for a company sale.
- Manufacturing company sellers needing advice on corporate transactions.
Education and admissions
- Education
- UNC School of Law, J.D.
- UNC Chapel Hill, B.A. in Political Science and Hispanic Linguistics
Recognition
- Listed among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch: Corporate Law (2027)
- Listed among North Carolina Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (2026)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented a private equity-backed leading provider of ERP software solutions for local governments and utility authorities in its strategic tuck-in acquisitions.
- Represented healthcare marketing and advertising company in sale to global marketing and communications company.
- Represented SaaS based rehab therapy practice management software provider in its strategic sale to a search fund vehicle.
- Represented medical device company in the sale of its newborn screening laboratory solution to a biotechnology company specializing in genetic testing and diagnostics. (seller side)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional