Wayne Elowe concentrates his practice on business transactions, complex commercial transactions and general corporate matters on behalf of publicly traded and privately held multinational corporations, private equity funds, developers and other investors serving clients in the technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, telecommunications, outsourcing, chemical, insurance and food industries. He has significant experience representing clients in connection with strategic alliances, joint ventures, complex licensing transactions, outsourcings, technology transactions and mergers and acquisitions, both domestically and in over 30 countries across Europe, Asia and Latin America. 

Mr. Elowe also Co-Chairs the firm's Asia Business Services team and has over 15 years of experience counseling clients in connection with the expansion and development of their businesses in China and in structuring and negotiating relationships with Chinese partners through joint ventures, contract manufacturing arrangements and other types of alliances. He also represents Chinese public and privately owned companies as their global counsel.

Mr. Elowe speaks proficient French. He is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.*

* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedure's standards and policies.

Professional & Community Activities

Case Western University Law Review, Former Notes Editor

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D. (1992)
  • Connecticut College, B.A. (1986)

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia (1997)
  • Illinois (1992)

Who We Are

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Atlanta, GA, 30309-4528
USA
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Wayne H. Elowe

Experience Highlights

Auction sale of ice cream business in Spain for TLC Beatrice International
Represented, as lead counsel, TLC Beatrice International, an international food conglomerate, in a $190 million auction sale of its ice cream more
Venture capital investments for TLC Beatrice
Represented, as lead counsel, TLC Beatrice, an international food conglomerate, in connection with various venture capital investments by Hong more
Auction sale of snack food business for TLC Beatrice International
The firm served as lead counsel to TLC Beatrice International, an international food conglomerate, in a $120 million auction sale of snack food more
Acquisition for Acuity Brands Inc.
The firm served as buyer's counsel for Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., one of the world's leading providers of lighting fixtures and related products more