William T. Quicksilver

William T. Quicksilver

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law Securities / Capital Markets Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law Securities / Capital Markets Law
William T. Quicksilver
William T. Quicksilver
Los Angeles, CA
Works at
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

87 Best Lawyers awards

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP logo

Biography

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.

Works at
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

87 Best Lawyers awards

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP logo

Locations

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

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Los Angeles (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • International Mergers and Acquisitions
Special Focus:
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Regulatory
  • Securities
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America

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