William R. Bishop

William R. Bishop

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

0.0 (0 reviews)
New Orleans, Louisiana
17+ years experience
Phelps Dunbar LLP
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Contact Information

504-566-1311
https://www.phelps.com/professionals/william-r-bishop.html
365 Canal Street, Suite 2000, New Orleans, LA 70130-6534
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Bio

Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services.Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing emerging companies in private financing transactions and providing general corporate advice – guiding them from initial formation to exit. Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services. Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing emerging companies in private financing transactions and providing general corporate advice – guiding them from initial formation to exit.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

State Capital

Baton Rouge

Highest Court

Louisiana Supreme Court

Bar Association

Louisiana State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, New Orleans (2026)
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Recognized: Venture Capital Law
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Corporate Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2019-2021)
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2016-2018)
  • Top Lawyers, New Orleans Magazine

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Education

  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2008
  • Princeton University, B.A., graduated 2000
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