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Louis C. Spelios

Louis Spelios
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Louis C. Spelios

Louis C. Spelios

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Louis Spelios
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Louis C. Spelios

Louis C. Spelios

Partner

Louis C. Spelios

Partner

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Lou Spelios has a global transactions practice which focuses on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. Mr. Spelios' clients are public and private corporations, including private-equity-backed enterprises. 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 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.
  • Sale of client Berry Global Group, Inc.’s specialty tapes business to Nautic Partners for $540 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)
  • Sale of Berry Global Group's printed, unprinted and laminated flexible packaging products business to Graham Partners.
  • Merger of Epiq Systems and client Document Technologies, LLC for $1 billion.
  • Multiple bolt-on acquisitions for client Epiq Systems Inc., including Laer AI, Hyperion Global Partners, Fireman & Co., Mainspring Consulting, Garretson Resolution Group, Garden City Group, NuLegal Pty Ltd. and Inflection IT.
  • 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 (2022-2026)
  • Chambers USA, Georgia - Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (2011-2017)
  • BTI Client Service All-Star Team (2009, 2019,2021)
  • Georgia Rising Star (2005-2007, 2009-2012)
  • Georgia Legal Elite (Corporate Law, 2006, 2008, 2016)
  • Alumni Council of Dartmouth College – President (2014-2015)

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 – 2025)
  • 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

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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

Awards
Aug 21, 2025

Best Lawyers in the USA 2026

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

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Awards
Aug 21, 2025
Best Lawyers in the USA 2026
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
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