Wagner has extensive experience advising clients in connection with complex financings, strategic opportunities, and distressed investments.

Venable LLP announced that William R. Wagner has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice as a partner in the New York office. Mr. Wagner will continue to focus his practice on complex finance on behalf of lenders and borrowers.

Mr. Wagner has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating secured and unsecured credit facilities on behalf of corporate borrowers, private equity firms, portfolio companies, agent banks, financial institutions, and other specialty lenders. He has developed particular experience in manufacturing, financial services, life sciences, healthcare, and renewable energy. In addition, he focuses his practice on loan workouts, financial restructurings, special situations, and distressed investments. He regularly counsels hedge funds, investment and commercial banks, asset managers, and strategic investors on legal issues related to the purchase and sale of distressed assets and strategic investments in distressed companies. He has extensive experience in both foreign and domestic markets.

Matthew T. McLaughlin, partner-in-charge of the firm’s New York office, said, “As we continue to expand Venable’s presence in New York, we are constantly on the lookout for top-tier talent who will provide the highest value to our clients. Bill’s acumen speaks for itself, and we look forward to integrating him into our current teams both here in New York and in our other offices nationally.”

“Bill’s service and commitment to diverse clients from the financial services landscape will benefit our practice and clients as we help to address the most pressing legal problems facing the industry. His in-depth experience and proven capabilities will be an exceptional addition to our practice,” said Charles J. Morton, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice.

Commenting on his move to Venable, Mr. Wagner said, “Interestingly enough I have worked with five partners in the New York office at a prior firm, so I have been fully aware of Venable’s strengths and capabilities for a number of years. The firm will provide me with the perfect platform to grow my practice, and I look forward to contributing to its growth and reconnecting with my former colleagues.”

Mr. Wagner received his J.D. from the University of Richmond Law School in 1992, his M.B.A. in finance from the College of William & Mary in 1989, and his B.A. in history from the College of William and Mary in 1985. He is admitted to practice in New York and Virginia.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, and high-net-worth entrepreneurs and individuals. With more than 675 attorneys across the country, including California, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients’ business objectives in the U.S. and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit www.Venable.com.