William Kucera is the firm’s Head of North American M&A. He concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions. He represents buyers and sellers in connection with stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, public and private mergers, tender and exchange offers, joint ventures, and venture capital and other private equity investments. He represents companies in connection with corporate governance and defensive measures, including shareholder rights plans and related matters. Drawing on his experience as active M&A practitioner, Bill also leads Mayer Brown’s practice representing underwriters in issuing representation and warranty insurance and other types of transactional insurance in connection with M&A deals and has emerged as a leading expert in this rapidly growing area.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Bill is responsive and a great partner on our M&A work."
"He is very practical and has access to a big bench."
MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY
"Becoming your client’s trusted advisor requires two things – earning your client’s trust and providing your client practical, solutions-orientated advice. The key to both of these things is listening – taking the time to listen to, and really understand, your client’s needs and goals. By listening to your client and, if needed, by asking questions to learn more, you will have the tools and information needed to provide the right advice to your client, thereby earning your client’s trust."
– William R. Kucera
ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY
William Kucera is the firm’s Head of North American M&A. He concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions. He represents buyers and sellers in connection with stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, public and private mergers, tender and exchange offers, joint ventures, and venture capital and other private equity investments. He represents companies in connection with corporate governance and defensive measures, including shareholder rights plans and related matters. Drawing on his experience as active M&A practitioner, Bill also leads Mayer Brown’s practice representing underwriters in issuing representation and warranty insurance and other types of transactional insurance in connection with M&A deals and has emerged as a leading expert in this rapidly growing area.
ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY
William Kucera is the firm’s Head of North American M&A. He concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions. He represents buyers and sellers in connection with stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, public and private mergers, tender and exchange offers, joint ventures, and venture capital and other private equity investments. He represents companies in connection with corporate governance and defensive measures, including shareholder rights plans and related matters. Drawing on his experience as active M&A practitioner, Bill also leads Mayer Brown’s practice representing underwriters in issuing representation and warranty insurance and other types of transactional insurance in connection with M&A deals and has emerged as a leading expert in this rapidly growing area.