Ep 1: Insights from an Economist Turned M&A Lawyer with Bill Perrone

In this podcast episode, Jacob Koenig talks with guest Bill Perrone. Bill is a seasoned corporate lawyer with a rich background in economics, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Bill is the Chair of Wiggin and Dana’s Corporate Department, and he guides clients through the legal and business aspects of a variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, licensing, outsourcing, private equity, and corporate divorces. He represents clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, fintech, insurance-tech, technology, media, retail, and a wide variety of service businesses. He is also very experienced in complex commercial transactions, including software development, licensing and distribution, SaaS agreements, digital media, supply chain and logistics matters.   Bill founded the firm’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group and has handled a significant number of venture capital transactions for investors and issuers. On the mergers and acquisitions front, he is industry agnostic and has personally handled billions of dollars in enterprise value of buy and sell side transactions.   Perrone argues that by being industry agnostic, lawyers can better understand the different elements of a deal, adapt to the cyclical nature of different industries, and make themselves recession-proof. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding market norms and avoiding non-market requests to maintain credibility and foster successful deals. These insights were gained from his experience as an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and his work in corporate law.   Join Jacob Koenig and Bill Perrone on this episode of the Secrets To Selling Your Business podcast as they discuss the importance of industry agnosticism in helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals.   Here is what to expect on this week’s show: •  Bill’s career background •  His early experiences in mergers & acquisitions •  Commonalities in M&A transactions •  The impact of the pandemic on M&A •  The impact of rising interest rates and bank runs on financing •  The importance of managing expectations in the selling process Connect with Bill: https://www.wiggin.com/person/william-a-perrone/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices