Holland & Knight recently expanded its capabilities in life sciences transactions through a merger with Tennessee-based healthcare boutique Waller Landsen Dortch & Davis in March 2023, adding to a team of private equity specialists with a strong presence in the South that maintains close relationships with established regional sponsors such as Falfurrias Capital and Warren Equity. In addition to its healthcare work, the team handles a prolific volume of middle-market buyouts, recapitalizations, growth investments, and exits in sectors such as energy, defense, and tech. Healthcare and financial services expert David Barkus and cross-border M&A specialist George Mencio are based in Miami and jointly head up the team together with Tampa-based lawyer Robert Grammig, who focuses on public M&A. Charlotte lawyer Rick Bange is a key contact for leveraged buyouts and growth equity matters, while Chattanooga partner Roddy Bailey, who joined the team as part of the March 2023 merger, handles both venture capital and private equity work. In Boston, Rebecca Wilsker is especially recommended for matters in the tech sector.
Testimonials
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‘Fantastic group, great people, deep capabilities. Very commercial and really understand the business issues and how they connect to legal issues.’
‘Always available, fantastic customer service approach, high integrity, and fun to work with. John Gilson and Mike Miller deserve special callout.’
Key clients
- Audax Private Equity
- Boyne Capital
- Broadtree Partners
- Everlane Equity Partners
- Falfurrias Capital Partners
- Kaho Partners
- M/C Partners
- Pine Tree Equity Partners
- SkyKnight Capital
- Warren Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Represented Warren Equity Partners in connection with eight transactions, including four platform investments and four add-on acquisitions.
- Advised SkyKnight Capital on three transactions, including two platform investments and an exit transaction.
- Advised Broadtree Partners in connection with two platform acquisitions and one exit transaction.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Barkus, George Mencio, Robert Grammig