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    Adam J. Gwaltney

    Partner


    • Providence, Boston
    • Office401.454.1128
    • agwaltney@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Adam J. Gwaltney is an experienced transactional attorney within the Mergers and Acquisitions and Public Finance practice areas.
     

    He represents both privately held and publicly traded companies in a variety of corporate and financial matters, including corporate acquisitions, sales, mergers, restructurings and governance issues. He also works with states and state agencies in the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Adam brings value to his clients by providing sound legal advice with practical applications.

    Practice Areas

    Corporate & FinanceM&A and Corporate TransactionsPrivate Equity & Investment FundsProject FinanceSecurities & Capital Markets

    My focus

    In addition to my general corporate work, I focus my practice on working with clients in three principal areas:

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    I work with companies of all sizes and advise them on strategic opportunities related to their businesses. I assist my clients in the negotiation and preparation of both stock and asset purchase agreements, formation of joint ventures and private equity transactions.

    Public Finance

    I serve as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel and borrower’s counsel in connection with the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds for nonprofit institutions including hospitals, colleges and private secondary schools.  I have worked closely with states, state agencies and other governmental entities in various public finance matters.

    I work with clients on negotiating, drafting and reviewing complex loan and trust agreements and master indentures, including multi-modal structures with various forms of credit enhancement, public offering documents and closing documentation.

    Securities

    I offer extensive experience advising publicly traded companies on compliance with SEC rules, NYSE and NASDAQ exchange requirements and other securities laws and regulations.

    Looking ahead

    I believe clients are going to see big changes in international trade regulations, which will impact how they do business. New policies could cause companies to close international operations and move those operations to the United States in order to avoid tariffs and adverse tax consequences. While it will benefit employment in the United States, it could negatively impact revenue for some companies as a result of increased operational costs.

    In the news

    • Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

      Pandemic prompts urgent review of overlooked contractual clause

      Providence Corporate partner Adam Gwaltney weighs in on the implication of force majeure clauses, particularly in cross-border contracts. These boilerplate clauses are becoming a popular topic as businesses consider the possibility they may not be able to fill contractual obligations as a result of coronavirus.
      March 26, 2020
    • Providence Business News

      Tips for smooth business sales

      Providence Corporate partner Adam Gwaltney wrote this contributed article outlining five areas of focus for a business owner looking to sell in an environment of high valuations.
      July 20, 2018
    • Mergers & Acquisitions

      Cross border deals slow down

      Providence M&A and corporate transactions partner Adam Gwaltney discusses deal flow in 2017.
      Aug 8, 2017
    • Boston Business Journal

      People on the Move

      The arrival of new Providence M&A and corporate transactions partner Adam Gwaltney is featured in this roundup of business movers and shakers.

      Jan 19, 2017
    • Mergers & Acquisitions

      People Movers

      The arrival of Providence M&A and corporate transactions partner Adam Gwaltney is featured in this roundup of people on the move.

      Jan 19, 2017

    Admitted to practice

    Massachusetts
    Rhode Island

    Education

    Boston College Law School, J.D.
    University of Rhode Island, B.A.

    Professional activities

    Adam is a member of the American and Rhode Island bar associations and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Adam is also involved with the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association.

    Recognition

    • Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 in the field of Corporate Law; listed in Best Lawyers since 2016
    • Recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for Corporate/Commercial

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