Mr. William Dorsey Ponder

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

Experience

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.
Represented AutoTrader in its acquisition of aftermarket technology solutions company F&I Express.
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.