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Holland & Knight LLP

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

USA Guide 2026 : Florida: South


Holland & Knight LLP

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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.

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Florida: South

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight LLP handles a diverse range of work across its North and South Florida offices. The firm is capable of handling transactions not just statewide but nationally and across borders, with a focus on Latin America and Canada. It has significant knowledge advising a range of clients, from startups to large companies, on both the public and private sides. The firm boasts particular expertise in securities regulatory matters. It has additional representative experience in private equity transactions and corporate governance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight advised Redwire Corporation on its acquisition of Edge Autonomy Intermediate Holdings, and its subsidiaries, for $925 million.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a wide breadth of practice specialties and a deep bench.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • The level of service the team provides is fantastic. They think about every angle of our needs, and they deliver.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight has a significant bench of talent and knowledge base. The firm has the talent and wisdom to handle many complex matters across the spectrum of legal topics.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • The firm is highly attentive to present and future issues and brings excellent communication with clients.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight provides excellent legal services and advice. The team is expert with all relevant legal matters.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRobert J Grammig
    Senior StatespeopleRobert J Grammig

    Robert J Grammig

    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.
  • Band 1David A Barkus
    Band 1David A Barkus

    David A Barkus

    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.
  • Band 2Ira N Rosner
    Band 2Ira N Rosner

    Ira N Rosner

    Ira Rosner handles transactions across a range of industries. Her recent work includes advising clients in the construction market.

  • Band 3Aaron Slavens
    Band 3Aaron Slavens

    Aaron Slavens

    Aaron Slavens often handles acquisitions and corporate financing issues for public and private companies.
    • Aaron brings a unique set of skills in his ability to understand complex problems and devise simple solutions that satisfy all parties. I love working with Aaron.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • He's a smart and experienced attorney.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 3Michael Mills
    Band 3Michael Mills

    Michael Mills

    Michael Mills frequently acts on M&A and divestitures. He has further expertise in securities offerings and corporate governance.
    • Michael has a wide range of knowledge and is always available.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • Michael is a sophisticated M&A lawyer who delivers excellent service.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • He is calm and collected in addition to being incredibly knowledgeable and business-oriented.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 3Tom McAleavey
    Band 3Tom McAleavey

    Tom McAleavey

    Tom McAleavey is sought after by clients for his knowledge of securities and M&A law.
    • Tom is excellent in all regards.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • He is an outstanding lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 4Ivan Colao
    Band 4Ivan Colao

    Ivan Colao

    Ivan Colao is sought after for his corporate and mergers and acquisitions practice. He has extensive experience in representing private and public clients in an array of industries in various financings and commercial transactions.

    • He is an excellent lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • Ivan is a phenomenal business partner in a wide variety of legal matters.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 4Roberto R Pupo
    Band 4Roberto R Pupo

    Roberto R Pupo

    Roberto Pupo co-chairs Holland & Knight LLP's South Florida corporate, M&A and securities practice group. He is also chair of the firm's Latin America practice group. Clients look to him for counsel in a range of high-value corporate transactions.

  • Band 4Tammy L Knight
    Band 4Tammy L Knight

    Tammy L Knight

    Tammy Knight advises clients on sophisticated M&A transactions. She has additional expertise in securities matters, public offerings and compliance issues.

    • Tammy is smart, and she works hard. She stands out as being just awesome.

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