Bio

John H. Spillman is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Mr. Spillman counsels clients on corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, emerging company issues and international transactions. Mr. Spillman has represented both strategic and financial buyers and sellers, as well as sellers of family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses. He has also assisted numerous foreign companies entering the U.S. market through acquisitions and joint ventures. He has extensive experience in franchise law matters, including the purchase and sale of franchisors and multi-unit franchisees. Mr. Spillman is listed in Best Lawyers in America 2015® for Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law and has an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.