William L. Wilkins is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Department. Mr. Wilkins represents public and private companies in connection with a wide array of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity financings (including asset-based lending), and complex commercial transactions. He also has experience representing large public and private organizations in high-stakes appellate litigation matters, including multiple victories before the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Practices

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Corporate Banking and Finance
  • Private Equity
  • Appellate

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Representative Matters

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Representation of a healthcare consulting company in its $300 million acquisition by a global private equity firm.
    • Representation of an international intellectual property holding company in its $170 million acquisition by a global apparel brand management group.
    • Representation of a marketer, manufacturer and distributor of major apparel brands in its $160 million acquisition of a division of a large publicly traded apparel company.
    • Representation of a wholesaler and distributor of home entertainment products in its $80 million acquisition of a large distributor of video games and video game accessories.
    • Representation of a U.S.-based telecommunications device manufacturer in its $75 million acquisition by a Swedish publicly traded company.
    • Representation of a distributor of textile products in its $50 million acquisition by a private equity firm.
    • Representation of a healthcare consulting company in its $50 million acquisition of a revenue cycle management company.
    • Representation of a human resources consulting firm in its $50 million acquisition by a multinational workforce management and human capital management cloud provider.
    • Representation of an importer, wholesaler and distributor of handbags, footwear and accessories in its $40 million acquisition by a private equity firm.
    • Representation of an investment management company in its $30 million acquisition of a branded hotel.
    • Representation of an IT staffing company in its $25 million acquisition by a large professional recruitment and temporary staffing agency.
  • Debt and Equity Financings
    • Representation of a publicly traded wholesaler and distributor of home entertainment products in its $120 million syndicated term and revolving asset-based loan facility.
    • Representation of an alternative lender in a $20 million preferred equity investment in an urban renewal development company.
    • Representation of an alternative lender in a $20 million asset-based loan facility for a real estate developer.
    • Representation of a pharmaceutical contract formulation development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in its $10 million Series A financing led by a New York-based private equity firm.
    • Representation of an international conglomerate as lead investor in connection with its purchase of the preferred stock of a data management company during a $25 million Series Seed financing round.
    • Representation of an international conglomerate as lead investor in connection with its purchase of the preferred stock of a software company during a $10 million Series Seed financing round.
    • Representation of various startups and investors/venture capital firms in convertible note transactions.
    • Representation of various startups and investors/venture capital firms in SAFE financings.
    • Representation of investment fund sponsors in private placement offerings ranging in size from $15 million to $75 million.
    • Representation of large financial institution in connection with its $10 million investment in a $150 million tax credit fund.
    • Served as counsel to numerous investment fund managers in connection with on-going fund operations, including but not limited to, the acquisition and disposition of assets, and organizational and compliance matters.
  • Joint Ventures
    • Representation of investment management company in connection with a joint venture with a commercial real estate developer for the construction of a $67.5 million mixed-use redevelopment project.
    • Representation of investment management company in connection with its $60 million investment in a portfolio of renewable energy projects.
    • Representation of wine producer in connection with its joint venture with a commercial real estate developer for the construction of a $50 million wine processing facility.
    • Representation of a publicly traded insurance company in connection with a joint venture with a collectible automobile dealer.
    • Served as counsel to various business operators and equity investors in connection with complex joint ventures in the following industries: commercial real estate, life sciences, fashion, financial services, technology, hospitality and consumer products.

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District Of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Rankings and Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in:
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America* 2021-2024, Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Banking and Finance Law
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers®* "Rising Stars" 2023-2024, Business/Corporate

* See Award Methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Affiliations

  • Member, NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)

  • Former Member, The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40


Education

  • LL.M. (Taxation), Temple University School of Law
  • LL.M. (Trial Advocacy), Temple University School of Law, with honors
  • J.D., Temple University School of Law
  • B.A., Rutgers University

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania