W. Benjamin Ben Barkley
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Ben Barkley advises public and private clients in a broad range of corporate finance transactions and securities regulatory matters, including:mergers and acquisitionspublic offerings and private placements of debt and equity securitiesventure capital and private equity investmentscompliance with securities disclosure obligationscorporate governancecorporate restructurings, recapitalizations and distressed situationsjoint ventures and strategic alliancesspecial committee, board and independent director counselMr. Barkley has broad experience structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions and other control transactions, including extensive experience representing strategic buyers in consolidating industries, leading serial acquisition programs including from 10 to 120 acquisitions. He has handled public and private issuances of debt securities in transactions ranging in size from $20 million to $1.35 billion, including Rule 144A offerings, high yield 144A-for-life bond offerings, investment grade public debt offerings, institutional private placements, and Exxon Capital debt exchange offerings. He also has extensive experience with equity offerings ranging in size from $10 million to more than $1 billion, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, at-the-market continuous offerings, and PIPES transactions.Mr. Barkley previously served as Deputy Managing Partner of the firm, and as Chairman of its Corporate Practice. Ben Barkley advises public and private clients in a broad range of corporate finance transactions and securities regulatory matters, including:mergers and acquisitionspublic offerings and private placements of debt and equity securitiesventure capital and private equity investmentscompliance with securities disclosure obligationscorporate governancecorporate restructurings, recapitalizations and distressed situationsjoint ventures and strategic alliancesspecial committee, board and independent director counselMr. Barkley has broad experience structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions and other control transactions, including extensive experience representing strategic buyers in consolidating industries, leading serial acquisition programs including from 10 to 120 acquisitions. He has handled public and private issuances of debt securities in transactions ranging in size from $20 million to $1.35 billion, including Rule 144A offerings, high yield 144A-for-life bond offerings, investment grade public debt offerings, institutional private placements, and Exxon Capital debt exchange offerings. He also has extensive experience with equity offerings ranging in size from $10 million to more than $1 billion, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, at-the-market continuous offerings, and PIPES transactions.Mr. Barkley previously served as Deputy Managing Partner of the firm, and as Chairman of its Corporate Practice. Ben Barkley advises public and private clients in a broad range of corporate finance transactions and securities regulatory matters, including: Mr. Barkley has broad experience structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions and other control transactions, including extensive experience representing strategic buyers in consolidating industries, leading serial acquisition programs including from 10 to 120 acquisitions. He has handled public and private issuances of debt securities in transactions ranging in size from $20 million to $1.35 billion, including Rule 144A offerings, high yield 144A-for-life bond offerings, investment grade public debt offerings, institutional private placements, and Exxon Capital debt exchange offerings. He also has extensive experience with equity offerings ranging in size from $10 million to more than $1 billion, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, at-the-market continuous offerings, and PIPES transactions.
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Helen Thompson
Our company engaged Ben Barkley to advise on the acquisition of a smaller competitor, a process that involved significant due diligence and intricate securities considerations. His deep experience, particularly in M&A and securities regulation, was immediately evident. He guided our board through every nuance, from the initial letter of intent to the final regulatory filings, with a calm and strategic approach. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in these fields is well-deserved. While his billing rates reflect his seniority and the value he provides, the overall cost of the engagement was substantial. Communication was generally excellent, though there were a few instances where we had to follow up for updates on ancillary documents. Ultimately, Ben’s three decades of experience at Kilpatrick Townsend were instrumental in achieving a smooth and successful transaction. We felt in capable hands throughout and would confidently recommend him for sophisticated corporate finance matters.