Will Anderson is the co-chair of Bracewell’s corporate and securities practice. He focuses on capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and SEC compliance and disclosure matters. He regularly advises conflicts committees and boards of directors on fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and other matters.

Anderson has represented issuers and underwriters in more than 100 securities offerings that have collectively raised more than $50 billion. His experience includes initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, and high-yield and investment grade debt offerings. His M&A practice encompasses all types of transactions, including acquisitions and sales of public and private companies, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Anderson also has successful experience in defending companies facing threats from activist investors, including proxy contests, and responding to unsolicited offers.

Anderson was recognized in 2016 by The Legal 500 United States as a leader in Capital Markets Equity Offerings, Capital Markets Debt Offerings, and Mergers & Acquisitions Large Deals ($1 Billion Plus). He has taught securities regulations and an M&A transactional skills course as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law. He is a Certified Public Accountant and previously practiced for nine years with Sullivan & Cromwell.