William D. Ponder

William is counsel in Krevolin & Horst’s corporate practice group. His blended practice includes private equity, M&A, and general commercial and corporate matters. William guides clients through complex business transactions, including preferred stock and convertible debt financings, sales of all (or substantially all) of the equity or assets of a business, reverse triangular mergers, complicated product or service sales transactions, and technology licensing agreements.

William’s deep experience counseling clients on corporate transactions includes middle-market mergers and acquisitions (including in a distressed context), divestitures, venture capital investments in both early and later stage companies, corporate reorganizations, and strategic business alliances.

He also regularly guides suppliers and customers through the creation and negotiation of agreements for complex commercial arrangements and outsourcing arrangements, including software-as-a-service, manufacture and supply, professional services, and comprehensive procurement agreements.

While William has counseled clients across many industries, he has developed significant experience in the technology, financial, industrial and automotive sectors.

Before joining Krevolin & Horst, William was a corporate associate at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. Prior to working at Eversheds Sutherland, William conducted complex business analyses and provided strategic guidance as an internal management consultant at a multinational telecommunications corporation.

Client Experience

• Advised a technology company on its acquisition of a commercial drone and data company.
• Represented a software company (and portfolio company of a global private equity fund) in its acquisition of a document management software company.
• Represented a healthcare staffing company (and portfolio company of a global private equity fund) in its acquisition of a life sciences research staffing company.
• Represented a supplier of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products and services in its acquisition of a capsule manufacturing business.
• Represented a healthcare staffing company (and portfolio company of a global private equity fund) in its acquisition of a travel nurse staffing company.
• Represented a provider of technology solutions in the automotive industry in its acquisition of an aftermarket technology solutions company.
• Represented a manufacturer in connection with its acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of a manufacturer of knobs, handles, spring-loaded pins and other components.
• Represented a building supplies company in the acquisition of another building supplies company to expand into new markets.

Industries & Expertise

• Middle Market & Closely Held Businesses
• Technology

Practice Areas

• Corporate and Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Venture Capital