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William D. Ponder

Associate

William counsels clients in the US and internationally on a broad range of transactional matters. 

These include venture capital investments, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions (including in a distressed context), divestitures, corporate restructuring (including in Chapter 11 bankruptcy), strategic business alliances, complex commercial arrangements, outsourcing arrangements, and general corporate matters.  

He also regularly guides suppliers of software and other technology solutions through the creation and negotiation of agreements for software-as-a-service and related professional services, in addition to advising clients on comprehensive procurement agreements. While William has counseled clients across many industries, he has developed significant experience in the technology, financial, industrial and automotive sectors.

Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland (US), William conducted complex business analyses and provided strategic guidance as an internal management consultant at a multinational telecommunications corporation.

  • Advised Field Holdings AS, a Norwegian company, on its acquisition of PrecisionHawk, Inc., a commercial drone and data company.
  • Represented IRIS Capital, a portfolio company of Hg Capital, in its acquisition of Conarc, Inc., a software company.
  • Represented Acacium Group, a portfolio company of Onex Partners, in its acquisition of R&D Partners, a staffing company.
  • Represented Vantage Nutrition LLC, a supplier of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products and services and a subsidiary of India-based ACG Group, in its acquisition of a capsule manufacturing business from Nestle Health Sciences subsidiary, HVL, LLC.
  • Represented Acacium Group, a portfolio company of Onex Partners, in its acquisition of the equity of Favorite Healthcare Staffing, LLC, a travel nurse staffing company.
  • Represented AutoTrader in its acquisition of aftermarket technology solutions company F&I Express.
  • Represented Essentra plc and its subsidiaries in connection with their acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Innovative Components Inc. and its Costa Rican affiliate, Componentes Innovadores Limitada.
  • Represented a global provider of essential components and solutions and its subsidiaries in their acquisition of all the outstanding stock of a manufacturing company and its Costa Rican affiliate.
  • Represented Gypsum Management and Supply in the acquisition of Hart Acoustical & Drywall Supply.
  • Member, Bankruptcy Law Section and Corporate Counsel Section, State Bar of Georgia
 
  • Georgia
  • B.S., cum laude, Auburn University
  • J.D., with honors, Emory University School of Law
  • Transactional Law Certificate, Emory University School of Law
William Ponder

Associate

William Ponder

Associate

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