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Wesley Althoff

Wesley Althoff

Partner

Greenville ONE
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
T 864.373.2344
101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
T 202.689.2800
F 202.689.2860
wesley.althoff@nelsonmullins.com
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Wes Althoff helps lead Nelson Mullins’ Private Entities and Transactions team. He is a mergers and acquisitions attorney who advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, business owners, and investment advisers on complex corporate transactions, business sales, and strategic exit events. His practice centers on private equity M&A and corporate structuring, and he frequently serves as...

Wes Althoff helps lead Nelson Mullins’ Private Entities and Transactions team. He is a mergers and acquisitions attorney who advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, business owners, and investment advisers on complex corporate transactions, business sales, and strategic exit events. His practice centers on private equity M&A and corporate structuring, and he frequently serves as lead counsel on platform acquisitions, add‑on transactions, and sale processes across a wide range of industries, including business services, home services (HVAC, roofing, landscaping), consumer products, manufacturing, construction, energy, convenience stores, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and financial services (community banks, broker‑dealers, and investment advisers).

Wes regularly represents founders and closely held businesses preparing for a sale, recapitalization, or ownership transition. He guides business owners through corporate structuring, governance, and exit‑readiness planning designed to maximize valuation, streamline diligence, and reduce execution risk. Within the financial services sector, he counsels registered investment advisers and broker‑dealers on transactional, regulatory, and structural matters, helping them navigate acquisitions, reorganizations, and succession planning. He also provides outside general counsel support to private‑equity‑backed companies, advising on acquisitions and ongoing corporate matters.

With experience on both the buy‑side and sell‑side, Wes advises clients throughout the full lifecycle of investment activity—leveraged buyouts, equity investments, divestitures, recapitalizations, and restructurings. Clients rely on his business‑focused approach, efficient deal execution, and ability to anticipate issues in fast‑moving negotiations. Whether representing a private equity sponsor, a management team, or a business owner preparing for an exit, Wes delivers practical, strategic counsel that drives transactions to a successful close.

Wesley Althoff

lead counsel on platform acquisitions, add‑on transactions, and sale processes across a wide range of industries, including business services, home services (HVAC, roofing, landscaping), consumer products, manufacturing, construction, energy, convenience stores, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and financial services (community banks, broker‑dealers, and investment advisers).

Wes regularly represents founders and closely held businesses preparing for a sale, recapitalization, or ownership transition. He guides business owners through corporate structuring, governance, and exit‑readiness planning designed to maximize valuation, streamline diligence, and reduce execution risk. Within the financial services sector, he counsels registered investment advisers and broker‑dealers on transactional, regulatory, and structural matters, helping them navigate acquisitions, reorganizations, and succession planning. He also provides outside general counsel support to private‑equity‑backed companies, advising on acquisitions and ongoing corporate matters.

With experience on both the buy‑side and sell‑side, Wes advises clients throughout the full lifecycle of investment activity—leveraged buyouts, equity investments, divestitures, recapitalizations, and restructurings. Clients rely on his business‑focused approach, efficient deal execution, and ability to anticipate issues in fast‑moving negotiations. Whether representing a private equity sponsor, a management team, or a business owner preparing for an exit, Wes delivers practical, strategic counsel that drives transactions to a successful close.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Assistant Vice President/Assistant General Counsel, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York City office (2017–2021)
  • Associate Examiner, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, New York City office (March 2017–Aug. 2017)
  • Securities Regulation Intern, Investment Company Institute, Washington, D.C. office (2015–2016)
  • Legal Honor Student/Externship, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. office (Jan. 2015–April 2015)

Representative Matters

  • Corporate clients consist of companies in the following industries, including others, wealth advisors, broker-dealers, and community banks, construction, energy, convenience stores, aviation, telecommunications, manufacturing, roofing, and home services.

  • Transactional practice focuses on the following:
    • Buy-side acquisition structures and strategies, including platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions ranging from $8 million to $150 million
    • Sell-side M&A transactions ranging from $1 million to $425 million
    • General business and corporate transactions
    • Real estate joint ventures  
  • General corporate practice includes: 
    • Organizing and forming corporations and limited liability companies
    • Executive employment agreements
    • Employee invention assignment, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements
    • Incentive compensation plans
    • Other general corporate governance matters

 

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Assistant Vice President/Assistant General Counsel, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York City office (2017–2021)
  • Associate Examiner, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, New York City office (March 2017–Aug. 2017)
  • Securities Regulation Intern, Investment Company Institute, Washington, D.C. office (2015–2016)
  • Legal Honor Student/Externship, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. office (Jan. 2015–April 2015)

Representative Matters

  • Corporate clients consist of companies in the following industries, including others, wealth advisors, broker-dealers, and community banks, construction, energy, convenience stores, aviation, telecommunications, manufacturing, roofing, and home services.

  • Transactional practice focuses on the following:
    • Buy-side acquisition structures and strategies, including platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions ranging from $8 million to $150 million
    • Sell-side M&A transactions ranging from $1 million to $425 million
    • General business and corporate transactions
    • Real estate joint ventures  
  • General corporate practice includes: 
    • Organizing and forming corporations and limited liability companies
    • Executive employment agreements
    • Employee invention assignment, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements
    • Incentive compensation plans
    • Other general corporate governance matters

 

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Wes Althoff helps lead Nelson Mullins’ Private Entities and Transactions team. He is a mergers and acquisitions attorney who advises private equity funds, portfolio companies, business owners, and investment advisers on complex corporate transactions, business sales, and strategic exit events. His practice centers on private equity M&A and corporate structuring, and he frequently serves as... lead counsel on platform acquisitions, add‑on transactions, and sale processes across a wide range of industries, including business services, home services (HVAC, roofing, landscaping), consumer products, manufacturing, construction, energy, convenience stores, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and financial services (community banks, broker‑dealers, and investment advisers).

Wes regularly represents founders and closely held businesses preparing for a sale, recapitalization, or ownership transition. He guides business owners through corporate structuring, governance, and exit‑readiness planning designed to maximize valuation, streamline diligence, and reduce execution risk. Within the financial services sector, he counsels registered investment advisers and broker‑dealers on transactional, regulatory, and structural matters, helping them navigate acquisitions, reorganizations, and succession planning. He also provides outside general counsel support to private‑equity‑backed companies, advising on acquisitions and ongoing corporate matters.

With experience on both the buy‑side and sell‑side, Wes advises clients throughout the full lifecycle of investment activity—leveraged buyouts, equity investments, divestitures, recapitalizations, and restructurings. Clients rely on his business‑focused approach, efficient deal execution, and ability to anticipate issues in fast‑moving negotiations. Whether representing a private equity sponsor, a management team, or a business owner preparing for an exit, Wes delivers practical, strategic counsel that drives transactions to a successful close.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Assistant Vice President/Assistant General Counsel, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York City office (2017–2021)
  • Associate Examiner, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, New York City office (March 2017–Aug. 2017)
  • Securities Regulation Intern, Investment Company Institute, Washington, D.C. office (2015–2016)
  • Legal Honor Student/Externship, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. office (Jan. 2015–April 2015)

Representative Matters

  • Corporate clients consist of companies in the following industries, including others, wealth advisors, broker-dealers, and community banks, construction, energy, convenience stores, aviation, telecommunications, manufacturing, roofing, and home services.

  • Transactional practice focuses on the following:
    • Buy-side acquisition structures and strategies, including platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions ranging from $8 million to $150 million
    • Sell-side M&A transactions ranging from $1 million to $425 million
    • General business and corporate transactions
    • Real estate joint ventures  
  • General corporate practice includes: 
    • Organizing and forming corporations and limited liability companies
    • Executive employment agreements
    • Employee invention assignment, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreements
    • Incentive compensation plans
    • Other general corporate governance matters

 

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, JD (2016)
  • Clemson University, BS, Accounting and Financial Management (2012)

Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • District of Columbia

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The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.