Zachary B. Williams

Zachary B. Williams

Associate

Mergers & Acquisitions

Zachary Williams is an associate in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions. Zachary has a broad range of experience representing entities at various stages of development from formation to sale, and advising public and private companies in the integration and completion of mergers, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, and other strategic corporate transactions.

Experience

Education

J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law
B.A., Duke University

Admissions

State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Washington

Credentials

Education

J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law
B.A., Duke University

Admissions

State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Washington

Recent Insights

Client Highlights

On June 27, 2024, Nokia and Infinera, a global supplier of innovative open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors, announced a definitive agreement under which Nokia will acquire Infinera in a transaction valuing the company at $6.65 per share or an enterprise value of US$2.3 billion. At least 70 percent of the consideration will be paid in cash and Infinera’s shareholders can elect to receive up to 30 percent of the aggregate consideration in the form of Nokia ADSs. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Infinera on the transaction.

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Client Highlights

On May 1, 2024, Aledade, the nation’s largest and most successful network of physician-led value-based care, announced that it has acquired Michigan-based Medical Advantage, which since 2014 has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Doctors Company, the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Wilson Sonsini advised Aledade on the transaction.

The partnership bolsters Aledade’s status as the nation’s preeminent primary care Accountable Care Organization (ACO) network and a recognized leader in value-based care. It also expands Michigan physician partnerships with Aledade from 35 to approximately 700. Aledade also will sustain Medical Advantage’s status as a physician organization able to participate in value-based care arrangements with both public and private payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Aledade on the transaction includes:

Corporate/M&A
Steve Bernard
Mike Russell
Andrew Lombardo
Ava Munson
Zachary Williams
Cindy West

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