Law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton hired Michael Wilson as a partner in its corporate practice group.
Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Wilson is a corporate transactional lawyer representing a variety of private equity and venture capital funds, particularly in the healthcare, technology and renewable energy industries. Wilson joined Sheppard Mullin from Locke Lord, where he was co-chair of the corporate and transactional department and led the venture capital and emerging companies section of the firm’s private equity and venture capital practice group.
Wilson handles mergers and acquisitions, debt finance transactions, venture capital transactions and general corporate matters for private equity funds and venture capital funds, startups and entrepreneurs, banks and non-bank lenders, and other public and private businesses. He has significant private equity experience, including with small business investment companies (SBICs), representing funds and limited partners in portfolio investments, limited partner investments, fund formation and SBIC licensing.
“Mike represents an impressive roster of funds across key sectors,” Luca Salvi, chair of Sheppard Mullin, said. “Corporate, private equity, healthcare and renewable energy are areas we are intentionally growing, and Mike’s practice mix and expertise align with our strategic direction. We see great opportunity for our clients and his clients, and we are excited that he is now a member of our firm and team.”
Wilson has led clients through multiple complex transactions, including:
- Representing Chicago Pacific Founders as lead investor in a $90 Million PIPE offering by P3 Health Partners
- Representing Prospect Partners in its investment in affiliated companies Fontanesi & Kann and Architectural Building Components
- Representing Rapid Genomics in its acquisition by LGC Biosearch Technologies
- Representing VIX in its acquisition by Univision
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“Mike is the fourth top-tier transactional partner we have attracted this year,” Jeralin Cardoso, co-leader of the Sheppard Mullin’s corporate practice, said. “As we continue to expand our corporate, private equity and tax capabilities coast to coast, Mike adds even more strength to our seasoned bench. We are pleased to bring him on board.”
