William T. Quicksilver

William T. Quicksilver

Los Angeles, CA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

93 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law Securities / Capital Markets Law

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.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

93 Best Lawyers awards

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Chicago, JD, graduated 1978
  • Princeton University, AB, graduated 1974

  • California, State Bar of California

  • Public Counsel Law Center - Director
  • California, State Bar of California
  • Public Counsel Law Center - Director
  • University of Chicago, JD, graduated 1978
  • Princeton University, AB, graduated 1974

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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