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Benjamin Williams helps private equity firms, business owners, healthcare professionals and real estate sponsors close complex corporate transactions efficiently and expeditiously.

He counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, buy-outs, recapitalizations, venture capital transactions and other commercial agreements. Ben’s clients include businesses with over $10 million in revenue and real estate sponsors involved in projects exceeding $50 million. Whether advising on a carve-out, managing a 363 transaction, or serving as outside general counsel, he finds innovative solutions that keep deals on track. Calm under pressure and skilled at defusing tension, he ensures that deals move forward without being sidetracked by unnecessary disputes.

Known for his responsiveness, Ben treats every client like the firm’s only client. He prioritizes solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper. Drawing on an MBA and prior consulting experience, he provides practical, business-minded legal advice that aligns with long-term client goals.

Experience

  • Represented multiple private equity and strategic clients across multiple industries in transactions ranging from $20 million to $1 billion.
  • Advised a manufacturer client on multiple strategic acquisitions that expanded the business from under $50 million in revenue to $300 million, positioning it as a sector leader.
  • Represented a real estate investor in the acquisition of several real estate portfolios across the U.S., each valued at over $100 million.
  • Guided a private equity firm through multiple acquisitions in the aerospace sector, executing transactions on aggressive timelines.

Credentials

Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2009
  • Northwestern University, M.B.A., 2009
  • Northwestern University, B.S., 2001

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 2009

Recognition

  • Crain’s Chicago Business – Notable Black Leaders and Executives (2022) 
  • The Legal 500 US – M&A: Middle-Market (Sub $500M), Leading Lawyer (2023-2025) 

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