William Clydesdale Bio

Bill Clydesdale has been at the forefront of sophisticated corporate transactions for three decades and is a trusted business advisor, known for providing practical advice and his problem-solving skills. He is a partner in the firm’s Corporate group and co-chairs its Mergers and Acquisitions practice. Bill anchors his practice in renewable and alternative energy. He represents developers, sponsors and investors in the acquisition, financing, and sale of solar, storage, wind, and other renewable energy projects, both development-stage and operational, and has successfully negotiated hundreds of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, cash equity investments and other corporate transactions throughout the United States. Bill also provides strategic counsel to growth and middle-market companies in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and a variety of other industries. He frequently advises founders, boards, and investors, guiding them through the process of financing, managing, and selling their businesses. Before joining Stoel Rives, Bill practiced at an AmLaw 50 firm in New York. His global experience includes structuring and negotiating cross-border transactions in Asia, Europe, and Canada. Raised in Hong Kong and fluent in Chinese, Bill brings a unique multi-cultural perspective to his practice.