Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Florida: South
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With more than 350 attorneys on our Corporate, M&A/Private Equity and Securities team, Holland & Knight provides comprehensive corporate counsel to a diverse client base of Fortune 500 companies and public and privately held businesses of varying sizes involving small, middle-market and large businesses, financial services institutions, investment banks and private equity funds across more than 20 industries. Our team counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions (including joint ventures and strategic alliances), private equity, securities matters, corporate governance and emerging business and technology transactions.
Unique among our competitors, we have considerable strength throughout the state. With offices in seven Florida cities, we have corporate lawyers in north, central and south Florida, and are part of the fabric of its economy.
Our industry immersion, coupled with our HK Deal Flow program, Representations & Warranty Practice, many established relationships throughout the investment banking and financing communities further enhances the support we provide clients when they partner with our Mergers and Acquisitions Team.
HK Deal Flow®. we offer our unique HK Deal Flow® program which supplements deal-sourcing strategies, opens doors and generates leads before they hit the market. This proprietary program successfully sourced more than 500 deals and made more than 600 introductions for our clients in the last two years.
Chambers Review
Holland & Knight LLP handles a diverse range of work across its North and South Florida offices. Capable of handling transactions not just statewide, but nationally and across borders, with a focus on Latin America and Canada. Significant knowledge advising a range of clients, from startups to large companies on both the public and private sides. Boasts particular expertise in securities regulatory matters. Additional representative experience in private equity transactions and corporate governance matters.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight LLP advised Celsius Holdings on the $549 million sale of an equity stake to PepsiCo.
Strengths
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"The team is knowledgeable, capable and timely with its work."
"Holland & Knight has excellent subject matter experts across all areas critical to M&A transactions."
"They're extremely bright lawyers who understand complex and sophisticated matters and can offer practical solutions and advice."
"The team is knowledgeable, capable and timely with its work."
"Holland & Knight has excellent subject matter experts across all areas critical to M&A transactions."
"They're extremely bright lawyers who understand complex and sophisticated matters and can offer practical solutions and advice."
Notable Practitioners
David Barkus is highly sought after to advise clients on M&A and private equity transactions. He handles matters for companies across various industries, ranging from construction to healthcare.
"David is a very good lawyer and an excellent negotiator."
Robert Grammig is well versed in a range of corporate matters including acquisitions and investments, with notable recent work for clients in the fintech and retail sectors, among others.
"Robert is an outstanding, experienced and practical M&A lawyer who gets things done."
Ira Rosner handles transactions across a range of industries, with recent work including advising clients in the construction market.
Aaron Slavens often handles acquisitions and corporate financing issues for public and private companies.
"Aaron is incredibly responsive, experienced and has a good knack for understanding transaction nuance."
Michael Mills frequently acts on M&A and divestitures. He has further expertise in securities offerings and corporate governance.
"Michael is an extremely strong corporate lawyer who understands us as a client. He is reliable, responsive and efficient."
Tom McAleavey is sought after by clients for his knowledge of securities and M&A law.
Roberto Pupo cochairs Holland & Knight LLP's South Florida corporate, M&A and securities practice group, and is chair of its Latin America practice group. Clients look to him for counsel in a range of high-value corporate transactions.
Tammy Knight advises clients on sophisticated M&A transactions. Further expertise includes in securities matters, public offerings and compliance issues.
"Tammy is extremely sophisticated and has invaluable knowledge of M&A processes and standards."
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