Albert "Chip" Saulsbury IV

Albert "Chip" Saulsbury IV

New Orleans, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
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161 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Venture Capital Law Banking and Finance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law Securities Regulation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New Orleans.

Biography

Albert O. "Chip" Saulsbury’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, and general corporate matters.

Chip frequently represents private equity funds in acquisitions of portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions, other direct equity and debt investments, and exits or divestitures from these various investments. Chip also represents family investment offices and individuals in investments in private equity funds, hedge funds, and other direct investment activity. Chip frequently represents mature businesses in strategic acquisitions and sellers of businesses as they engage in the sale process. He also has experience advising family and closely held businesses in transitioning ownership and management to the next generation or in sales to third parties.

Chip advises entrepreneurs, founders and management teams of emerging businesses as they seek outside financing and growth capital to take their business to the next level or in their pursuit of a partnership, sale or other exit transaction.

Chip also assists clients in obtaining secured debt financing, such as asset-based secured loans, multi-lender syndicated credit facilities, or other commercial loan transactions.

Chip has significant experience in corporate restructuring transactions and the formation and structuring of new businesses and joint ventures through the use of limited liability companies and corporations.

Jones Walker LLP

161 Best Lawyers awards

Jones Walker LLP logo

Overview

  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 2011
  • Washington and Lee University, B.A., graduated 2004

  • Louisiana, 2011
  • Louisiana, 2011
  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 2011
  • Washington and Lee University, B.A., graduated 2004

Client Testimonials

Mr. Saulsburuy is our relationship partner and principal lawyer. he is without peer in our opinion and can and does compete successfully with the reputed best lawyers in the country.

Ronald Krolick (Veyron Global)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Venture Capital Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Securities Regulation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Venture Capital Law, New Orleans (2026)
  • Securities Regulation, New Orleans (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Venture Capital Law

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