About

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

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

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Florida: North & Central

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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 start-ups 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

  • Holland & Knight LLP represented L3Harris Technologies in a variety of matters including a $2.25 billion public offering.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert J Grammig
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Robert J Grammig
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Senior Statespeople
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 has the ability to compress very complex issues into easily understandable action items. He understands underlying dynamics and is a tough negotiator.

David A Barkus
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David A Barkus
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Band 1
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 brilliant and has his finger on the pulse of the marketplace, enabling him to provide great strategic advice.

Aaron Slavens
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Aaron Slavens
3
Band 3
Aaron Slavens often handles acquisitions and corporate financing issues for public and private companies.

Aaron is a strong partner. He is always knowledgeable and responsive.

He is an experienced attorney with a diverse background of corporate, M&A and transaction liability underwriting which allows him to provide a unique perspective to clients.

Aaron is able to handle complexity and calibre.

Ira N Rosner
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Ira N Rosner
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Band 3

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

Ira is very good technically.

Michael Mills
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Michael Mills
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Band 3
Michael Mills frequently acts on M&A and divestitures. He has further expertise in securities offerings and corporate governance.

Michael is hard-working, responsive and intelligent.

He is responsive, knowledgeable and well-versed in corporate M&A and governance laws.

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Ivan Colao
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Band 4

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 exceptional.

Ivan's expertise is exceptional. His communication is precise, thorough and thoughtful.

Ivan is a great lawyer and goes above and beyond to facilitate introductions.

Roberto R Pupo
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Roberto R Pupo
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Band 4

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.

Roberto is a great thought partner and extremely responsive.

He is a practical attorney.

Tammy L Knight
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Tammy L Knight
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Band 4

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

Tammy is brilliant. She keeps on top of everything and is an amazing M&A lawyer.

Tom McAleavey
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Tom McAleavey
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Band 4
Tom McAleavey is sought after by clients for his knowledge of securities and M&A law.

Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP

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Florida: North & Central

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Robert J Grammig
S
Robert J Grammig
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Senior Statespeople
Michael Mills
3
Michael Mills
3
Band 3
4
Ivan Colao
4
Band 4
Tom McAleavey
4
Tom McAleavey
4
Band 4

Florida: South

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

David A Barkus
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David A Barkus
1
Band 1
Aaron Slavens
3
Aaron Slavens
3
Band 3
Ira N Rosner
3
Ira N Rosner
3
Band 3
Roberto R Pupo
4
Roberto R Pupo
4
Band 4
Tammy L Knight
4
Tammy L Knight
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Band 4