Patrick T. Strubbe

Having spent nearly a decade in business before entering the legal profession, Patrick understands firsthand the operational, financial, and strategic considerations that drive decision-making in acquisitions, investments, and corporate growth initiatives. Clients turn to Patrick not only for sophisticated transaction execution, but also for the practical judgment and strategic perspective he brings to their most important business decisions. His ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-focused advice helps clients navigate critical matters with confidence and align legal strategy with broader business objectives.

Patrick serves on the firm’s Governing Board and is Co-Lead of the Private Equity Team. He is also a member of the Corporate & Securities Practice Group Executive Committee and helps lead the firm's M&A and private equity efforts across multidisciplinary sector teams, including Digital Solutions and Life Sciences.

Known for his strategic approach and approachable demeanor, Patrick skillfully guides corporate clients, senior management, and private equity groups through complex transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Stock and asset purchases
• Recapitalizations
• Minority Investments
• Joint ventures
• Strategic corporate transactions
• Corporate finance

Beyond transactions, Patrick serves as a trusted advisor to boards of directors and executive leadership teams on areas of general corporate law, organizational structure, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and strategic growth initiatives. His industry experience spans technology and digital solutions, aerospace and defense, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, and financial services.

Before joining Womble Bond Dickinson, Patrick honed his legal skills clerking for the Honorable Michael S. Kanne at the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, an experience that enriched his legal acumen and client service philosophy.