William B. "Bill" Gwyn, Jr.

William B. Gwyn, Jr.: Corporate Law and M&A Expert in Raleigh, North Carolina

With over thirty years of experience, William B. Gwyn, Jr., is a distinguished member of the corporate practice at Manning, Fulton & Skinner PA. Bill has an extensive background in counseling and serving clients across various industries including software, biotechnology, communications, electronics, financial institutions, agribusiness, distribution, manufacturing, and more.

Practice Areas

• Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Commercial Finance Law
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law

William B. Gwyn, Jr., is deeply involved in the business and legal communities of North Carolina. He has served as a member of several prestigious boards and committees:

• On the Board of the Directors of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
• As Chair of the Business Law Section, Co-chair of the Legal Opinions Committee, and on the Board of Governors of the North Carolina Bar Association

Beyond his professional commitments, Bill has held various leadership roles including:

• Elder at White Memorial Presbyterian Church

Awards and Recognitions

• Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Best Attorney USA since 2007
• Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law in Best Attorney USA since 2007
• Recognized: Commercial Finance Law in Best Attorney USA since 2007
• Recognized: Corporate Law in Best Attorney USA since 2007
• Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Best Attorney USA since 2007

Beyond his professional recognitions, Bill has also been listed as:

• In Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite (2006-2018) for Business Law
• As a Best Lawyer in America© (2007-2017)
• As a North Carolina Super Lawyers in Corporate Law (2009-2017)

Billing has been an active participant and contributor to the legal community, publishing articles on topics such as:

• Cross-border acquisitions
• International finance transactions
• Corporate governance
• Private equity deals