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Holland & Knight LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee


Holland & Knight LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A - Tennessee

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight has an eminent corporate team with notable prowess in the healthcare sector. It advises on a number of manufacturing and financial services clients, as well as numerous other regional and international public and private companies. Additionally, the firm offers expertise across the gamut of corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, recapitalizations and private placements. The group is further noted for its counsel on SEC compliance and associated corporate regulatory matters, as well as its advisory work on debt and equity capital raising transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represented Dominus Capital and its portfolio companies, including Lockmasters, in four separate add-on acquisitions.

Strengths

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  • The firm is incredibly responsive and organized, providing services in a very efficient manner.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • The lawyers at Holland & Knight are well organized, consistently available and responsible, in addition to being easy to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Holland & Knight provides a consistent level of effective service and communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJ Chase Cole
    Senior StatespeopleJ Chase Cole

    J Chase Cole

    Chase Cole is a preeminent figure in the Tennessee corporate world. He has a stellar background providing strategic advice to clients on deals in the healthcare, food and beverage, and sports and entertainment industries, among others.
    • Chase Cole is a very experienced and trusted adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Chase Cole's comprehensive and strategic prowess - in addition to his ability to consider alternatives and find a path forward - is truly a gift!

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Eminent PractitionersMatthew R Burnstein
    Eminent PractitionersMatthew R Burnstein

    Matthew R Burnstein

    Matthew Burnstein is a well-known practitioner with deep expertise in private equity and venture capital. His other sectors of expertise include healthcare and technology, and he is based in Nashville.
  • Band 2James H. Nixon
    Band 2James H. Nixon

    James H. Nixon

    Jay Nixon advises on all aspects of corporate transactions and commercial contracts, including both public and private M&A. In addition to his healthcare expertise, he also frequently represents clients in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

  • Band 3G. Tyson Bickley
    Band 3G. Tyson Bickley

    G. Tyson Bickley

    Tyson Bickley is a growing name in Nashville, well-regarded for his work representing private equity firms and companies active in healthcare technology. He is well-versed in financing rounds, venture capital transactions, add-on acquisitions and M&A activity.

  • Band 3Roger (Roddy) Bailey
    Band 3Roger (Roddy) Bailey

    Roger (Roddy) Bailey

    Chattanooga-based Roddy Bailey has significant experience representing clients across the full range of corporate transactions. He is particularly recognized for his private equity expertise, assisting investment funds and construction and transport companies.

    • Roddy Bailey is a robust practitioner.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Roddy Bailey is a great attorney: knowledgeable, efficient and thoughtful.

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