Louis C. Spelios

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Louis C. Spelios

Louis C. Spelios

Partner

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Louis C. Spelios

Louis C. Spelios

Partner

Louis C. Spelios

Partner

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Biography

Lou Spelios has a global transactions practice which focuses on buy-side mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. Mr. Spelios' clients are public and private corporations, including private-equity-backed enterprises and private equity funds. Mr. Spelios assists clients in negotiating and implementing these transactions, with the help of a team of other BCLP specialists tailored for each transaction. Mr. Spelios is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of mergers and acquisitions law. He also has been listed as a leading lawyer for mergers and acquisitions in Chambers USA.

Recent transactions include:

  • Reverse Morris Trust spinoff of client Berry Global Group, Inc.'s (NYSE: BERY) health, hygiene and specialties division to Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT) for $3.6 billion.
  • Acquisition of RPC Group PLC (LSE: RPC) by client Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) for $6.5 billion.
  • Acquisition of Avintiv, Inc. by client Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) for $2.45 billion.
  • Acquisition of AEP, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEPI) by client Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) for $765 million.
  • Acquisition of Clopay Plastics Products Company, Inc. from Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) by client Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) for $475 million.
  • Acquisition of Laddawn, Inc. by client Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY)
  • Merger of Epiq Systems and client Document Technologies, LLC for $1 billion.
  • Recapitalization of client Document Technologies, LLC by OMERS Private Equity.
  • Sale of client Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s Spectra Contract Flooring division to Diverzify+ LLC, a portfolio company to ACON Investments.
  • Acquisition of all of the capital stock Heikenen Services, Inc. and its related entities by client Ploeger Oxbo Holding B.V.
  • Acquisition of all of the capital stock of Westside Equipment Co. by client Ploeger Oxbo Holding B.V.
  • Sale of client Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A.'s (NASDAQ:ASPS) financial services business to Transworld Systems, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Equator, LLC by client Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS) for $70 million, plus a potential $80 million earnout.
  • Acquisition of US Floors, Inc. by client Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
  • Sale of client Terafina Inc. to NCR Corporation.
  • Sale of client Skinner auction house to Bonhams.
  • Acquisition of the Legal Services Division of Merrill Corporation by client Document Technologies, LLC.

Civic Involvement & Honors

  • Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (2022)
  • The Best Lawyers in America – Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2023)
  • Chambers USA, Georgia - Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (2011-2017)
  • BTI Client Service All-Star Team (2009, 2019)
  • Georgia Rising Star (2005-2007, 2009-2012)
  • Georgia Legal Elite (Corporate Law, 2006, 2008, 2016)
  • Alumni Council of Dartmouth College – President (2014-2015); President-Elect (2013-2014); Councilor, At-Large Seat, Southeast United States (2010-2013); Member, Nominating and Alumni Trustee Search Committee (2013-2016); Chair, Alumni Liaison Committee to the Board of Trustees (2015-2016); Chair, Orientation Committee (2013-2014); Chair, Student Affairs Committee (2012-2013)
  • Dartmouth Club of Greater Boston—Member, Board of Directors (2016-present); Clerk (2020-present)
  • Dartmouth College – Office of Admissions, Area Enrollment Director,  Metropolitan Boston, MA  (2016-present)
  • Dartmouth College Fund Committee—Member (2016-2020)
  • Dartmouth College Class Officers Association – President (2012-2013); Vice President (2011-2012)
  • Dartmouth College Class Presidents Association - President (2012-2013); Vice President (2011-2012)
  • Dartmouth College, Class of 1995 - Head Agent (2015-present); President (2010-2015); 15th Reunion Chair (2010)
  • Dartmouth College Club Officers Association – Executive Committee (2008-2010)
  • Dartmouth Club of Georgia – Member, Board of Trustees (2010-2016); President (2005-2007), Vice-President (2003-2005); Young Alumni Chair (2001-2003)
  • Dartmouth College – Office of Admissions, District Enrollment Director, Georgia (2007-2016)
  • Leadership Cobb – Class of 2009

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia – Business Law Section, Chair (2016-2017)
  • State Bar of Georgia – Chair, 2015 Business Law Institute
  • State Bar of Georgia – Corporate Code Revision Committee, Secretary (2010-2016)
  • Member, Social Committee – Association for Corporate Growth, Boston, MA Chapter (2022 – present)
  • Member, C-Series Speaker’s Committee – Association for Corporate Growth, Boston, MA Chapter (2018-2021)

Admissions

  • Massachusetts, 2016
  • Georgia, 1998

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1998

Dartmouth College, A.B., magna cum laude, 1995

Related Practice Areas

  • M&A & Corporate Finance

  • Private Equity

  • Corporate

Resources

Speaking Engagements

  • “Is an ESOP Right for You?” Sponsored by Benefits Trust, Bryan Cave LLP, JP Morgan Securities, and Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc., Seminar and Panel Discussion, Atlanta, GA, February 10, 2015

Related Insights

News
Mar 06, 2024
Berry, Glatfelter merge businesses in $3.6 billion spinoff
News
Feb 14, 2024
BCLP Advises Berry Global on $3.6 Billion Reverse Morris Trust Spinoff
Awards
Aug 17, 2023
The Best Lawyers in America® 2024
Awards
Aug 18, 2022
The Best Lawyers in America© 2023
Awards
Aug 19, 2021
The Best Lawyers in America© 2022
Awards
Mar 26, 2021
Acritas Stars recognizes 55 BCLP lawyers for outstanding client service