Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Florida: South
Band 2
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Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott’s team in Miami work full time on M&A deals, the majority on behalf of private equity firms, plus a smaller number of industrial companies. We focus on advising on deals in the middle and upper middle market: $50 million to $1 billion range. Work covers new investments, acquisitions and financings of portfolio companies on behalf of private equity funds, advising those portfolio companies on add-on acquisitions, financings and general corporate day-to-day matters.
No firm in Florida can match us for private equity deal volume. We work on 20+ private equity deals a year, and advise a large number of private equity firms. McDermott has been recognized for many years as the premier firm in Florida and nationally for healthcare services. A large amount of private equity investment goes into the healthcare sector, and we are renowned for blending private equity experience with in-depth healthcare industry knowledge. The healthcare sector is extremely buoyant and highly regulated so we have an advantage over other corporate practices in that we understand the nuances of healthcare deals.
McDermott is a Florida heavyweight, we are a longstanding part of the elite Florida legal market. Our Miami office was the second ever office opened by the firm in 1977. Miami continues to play a leading role in the firm’s national practice, with standout strengths in corporate, M&A, private equity, and healthcare law.
Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery LLP is experienced across a range of industry sectors and regarded as a particularly strong candidate for healthcare matters. Well known for carrying out work related to middle-market private equity matters, including acquisitions and leveraged financings. Adept at handling cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP advised Kingswood Capital Management on its acquisition of Turbo Wholesale Tires.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very well versed in complex M&A transaction dynamics. They're business-minded, diligent and organized."
"McDermott is able to seamlessly navigate complex matters. Team depth is a major strength."
"The team is very well versed in complex M&A transaction dynamics. They're business-minded, diligent and organized."
"McDermott is able to seamlessly navigate complex matters. Team depth is a major strength."
Notable Practitioners
Harris Siskind works on a diverse range of deals, including M&A and dispositions. He is well regarded for his extensive experience in private equity deals within the healthcare sector.
"Harris provides great counsel and is always very responsive and thoughtful."
"Harris is the absolute best in the business."
Fred Levenson works on the full suite of transactions, including private equity deals and international M&A.
"Fred is highly responsive and has consistently demonstrated the ability to execute across various transactions."
Eric Gilbert continues to garner recognition for his strong corporate practice and regularly leads on M&A.
"Eric is a pleasure to deal with. He is strategic in his thinking, has good attention to detail and provides sound legal advice."
"He's an excellent corporate lawyer and business adviser who is able to marshal key resources to get deals done creatively."
Michael Hacker regularly assists with a range of corporate matters, including M&A and dispositions. He is adept at handling joint ventures for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
"Michael is always available and thoughtful."
"Michael is great at what he does and focused on getting his client the best outcome."
"Working with Michael is an excellent experience. He is very knowledgeable on corporate structures."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Florida: South
Members
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Alexander Clavero
Head of Department
Roy Larson
Clients
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Blue Sea Capital
Boyne Capital Partners
Capricorn Investment Group/Capricorn Healthcare and Special
CenterGate Capital
Comvest Partners
General Catalyst
H.I.G. Capital
HealthSun Health Plans/WellMax Delivery Network
Securus Technologies
Universal Health Services