William T. Quicksilver

William T. Quicksilver


Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Recognized since 1997

Los Angeles, California

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

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Bill Quicksilver is a senior partner and the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner Emeritus of the firm. He served as the firm's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner from January 1, 2007, through June 30, 2019.

Bill’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, capital market activities, corporate governance, and strategic advisory services in the financial services industry and in a range of unregulated industries.

Bill performs these services for a full range of clients from closely held concerns to exchange-listed companies. In addition, he regularly advises investment banks, institutional investors and financial advisors.

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Location
  • 2049 Century Park East, Suite 1700
    Los Angeles, CA 90067
Education
  • University of Chicago, JD, graduated 1978
  • Princeton University, AB, graduated 1974
Bar Admissions
  • California, State Bar of California
Affiliations
  • Public Counsel Law Center - Director

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California

86 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

22 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Los Angeles (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
Special Focus:
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Regulatory
  • Securities
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • International Mergers and Acquisitions

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