Mark Fullmer Named to The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist for M&A

NEW ORLEANS — March 6, 2024 — Phelps partner Mark A. Fullmer was selected for The Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist M&A 2024 United States.

The Legal 500 is a UK-based legal directory that has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms for more than 30 years. The list showcases the leading practitioners working across the United States, drawing on the expertise of The Legal 500’s research team as well as leading M&A practitioners and general counsel active in the market.

Mergers and acquisitions in the United States is dominated by technology sector activities, while the healthcare industry has also experienced a significant consolidation. Private equity involvement, resilience and adaptability, and a multidisciplinary approach are notable features in this dynamic M&A landscape. Cross-border transactions are also key: US companies are particularly well positioned to take advantage of M&A opportunities in other regions, for example in Europe, so the legal teams that thrive the most have a solid understanding of both the local culture and laws but also can bring in expertise and be open to ideas from cross-border.

Mark practices in the areas of business and finance and corporate and securities law. He represents start-up companies as well as companies in the mature stages of their growth cycle. His practice in the areas of corporate and securities includes all aspects of public and private company representation, including public offerings, private placements, corporate governance, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also represented both venture capital funds and investors in private equity transactions.

Mark was named “Lawyer of the Year” in both Mergers and Acquisitions and Venture Capital Law and has been named among The Best Lawyers in America. He has also been recognized by Chambers USA and has been on the Louisiana Super Lawyers list for more than 10 years.