Taylor B. Bartholomew

Taylor B. Bartholomew guides private equity firms and corporate clients through high-value mergers, acquisitions, and business restructurings. With a sharp understanding of Delaware law, he helps clients at every phase—from initial investment to profitable exit—ensuring compliance and strategic execution through complex transitions.

Taylor earned his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2012. He then completed his J.D. at Duke University School of Law in 2015, where he served as a content and staff editor for the Duke Law & Technology Review. His educational background supports his expertise in governance, fiduciary duties, and transactional law.

Taylor focuses on advising clients in public and private transactions, including carve-outs, financings, and strategic acquisitions. He routinely counsels boards and special committees on fiduciary obligations and Delaware General Corporation Law. His practice also includes preparing legal opinions on Delaware corporate and alternative entity issues for investment funds and equity deals.

Taylor is widely published and regularly comments on corporate rulings from Delaware’s courts. His articles appear in respected forums such as the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Law360, and the American Bar Association. He is also a frequent lecturer on governance, mergers and acquisitions, and fiduciary matters, helping business leaders make informed legal decisions.

Taylor has represented clients across many sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy, and consumer products. His legal guidance has supported multi-million-dollar acquisitions, financings, and corporate transitions, including sales to strategic buyers and investments in global ventures. His clients benefit from his ability to resolve legal conflicts and structure deals in alignment with Delaware law.

Taylor B. Bartholomew has been consistently recognized for his excellence in corporate law, including by Best Lawyers in America® and Delaware Super Lawyers. With deep knowledge of complex legal frameworks, he delivers value to clients navigating mergers, compliance, and equity investments with clarity and precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Duke University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York, Stony Brook
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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