Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Florida: North & Central
Band 2
About
Provided by Hill Ward Henderson
Hill Ward Henderson is a leading Florida firm for strategic, private equity and venture capital M&A transactions in Florida and throughout the United States. We have a deep bench of 23 corporate lawyers, along with specialists in tax, employment, estate planning, benefits, IP, and other fields relevant to M&A and the corporate practice.
In recent years, our group completed more than 100 deals involving several billion dollars for equity funds such as Ballast Point Ventures, Mangrove Equity Partners, HealthEdge Investment Partners, Flexpoint Ford, Alpine Investors, Topmark Partners, Third Lake Partners, Supply Chain Equity Partners, Clearwell Group, the Keswick Group, and Vinik Family Office. We are the go-to firm in the region for large, complex deals exceeding $50 million in amount.
Our venture capital practice leads the region in sophistication and the depth and diversity of our client base, regularly advising institutional venture capital firms such as Ballast Point Ventures, Fulcrum Equity Partners, and Topmark Partners, large family offices and UHWNIs such as Vinik Family Office, as well as venture-backed companies and their founders locally and nationally.
We represent many companies on a continuing basis with revenues of several hundred million dollars or more, including Hit Promotional Products, Apex Service Partners, Lykes Bros. Inc., Gulfeagle Supply, Superior Group of Companies, Inc., and QOL Medical, LLC.
Chambers Review
Hill Ward Henderson is predominantly involved in acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers, and boasts particular experience in joint venture work. Frequently engaged by private equity funds, as well as smaller and family-run businesses. Also experienced in venture capital transactions. Sought by clients involved in a range of industries, with particular expertise in automotive matters.
Work Highlights
- Hill Ward Henderson advised Coastal Construction Products on its sale to Beacon Roofing Supply.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hill Ward Henderson provides excellent advice, guidance and engagement on the most complex issues."
"They have a strong and enduring commitment to their client relationships and are always available when needed."
"The team provides invaluable counsel on negotiating and structuring complex transactions."
"Hill Ward Henderson provides excellent advice, guidance and engagement on the most complex issues."
"They have a strong and enduring commitment to their client relationships and are always available when needed."
"The team provides invaluable counsel on negotiating and structuring complex transactions."
Notable Practitioners
David Felman cochairs the corporate and tax group and has a comprehensive corporate practice which sees him advise on private equity transactions, among other matters.
"David is highly intelligent, sophisticated and skilled in his practice."
"One of the best attorneys I've worked with. He is elite at what he does."
"David exhibits unparalleled expertise and commitment to his clients."
Eric Hall is able to handle a range of corporate matters and is often engaged by clients on M&A. He regularly represents private equity firms in sales and venture capital financing.
"Eric is always there for his clients. He works hard and gives good advice during deals."
"He's extremely practical and levelheaded while providing sophisticated advice."
John Connery provides clients with noteworthy advice on transactional matters, including private equity financings.
Nicholas Outman has a broad corporate practice and is highlighted for his knowledge of venture capital deals.
"Nicholas is an outstanding lawyer and very good at focusing on the key issues. He is very experienced and his counsel is consistently excellent."
"He is highly responsive and knowledgeable."
"Nicholas has a unique combination of legal acumen and business sensibility."
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