Bill Broome is a counsel in Manatt’s M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets and Finance practice. With extensive experience working on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, Bill helps clients navigate corporate formation, growth and disputes in a variety of industries, with an emphasis on emerging technology, entertainment and media.
Bill’s practice focuses on supporting clients with their complex business transactions, including M&As, venture capital and private equity, joint ventures, and general corporate and commercial matters, as well as corporate governance and internal affairs. He has a history of providing guidance on investor- and company-side equity and debt financings, entity and fund formation, and securities law compliance. Having frequently worked with entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses, Bill additionally enhances the Firm’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies teams as they continue to assist individuals and companies at all stages of their business life cycle. He also collaborates with Manatt’s nationally recognized Entertainment group to counsel e-sports clients on commercial agreements, corporate governance and M&As.
Prior to rejoining Manatt, Bill worked in private practice advising on all matters of corporate governance and structure, business transactions, legal and contractual compliance, equity awards and intellectual property protection. He also assisted with various equity and debt financings, strategic partnerships and securities law compliance. Further, Bill has trial and arbitration experience where he has handled discovery and law and motion practice for complex commercial litigation matters.