
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
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Work Highlights
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Holland & Knight advised Harris Freeman & Co. Inc in its sale of certain subsidiaries that operate its private brand tea business in the U.S, Harris Tea, to TreeHouse Foods Inc for approximately $205 million.
Strengths
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Holland & Knight brings a combination of deal experience with a practical approach to complex topics.
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSAHolland & Knight have a great team with a breadth of skills and areas of expertise. They are thorough, timely and have a breadth of talent to pull from.
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSAThe firm provides superb legal work.
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSAThe firm has the ability to be pragmatic and a strong understanding of the industry.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Colby Smith
Colby Smith counsels clients on midmarket public and private M&A transactions across a variety of industries, including life sciences, healthcare and technology. He has a great combination of legal prowess and commercial awareness.
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSAColby is an excellent adviser and lawyer. He is willing to think outside the box and works in a way that is personable and relatable.
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSAColby does an excellent job working on all legal matters.
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Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (1)
Holland & Knight LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Location: Florida: North & Central
View department profile for USA 2026Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Location: Florida: South
View department profile for USA 2026Band 4 USA 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Location: Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
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