With ‘deep experience’ in the M&A practice, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP works in coordination with its capital markets and data security departments to advise on M&A due diligence, regulatory matters, and corporate restructurings. Counting mortgage and utilities companies amongst its client roster, the team’s scope of work also includes REIT M&A, energy M&A, and public and private transactions. The group is co-led by Richmond lawyer Steven Haas, who covers strategic acquisitions and divestitures, shareholder activism, and public company sales, and Washington DC-based Steven Patterson, a key contact for public and private securities offerings. In Houston, Michael O’Leary is skilled in private equity, joint ventures, and spin-offs, while Miami-based Fernando Alonso handles M&A in the finance sector, often representing foreign clients in their US acquisitions.
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'They quickly catch on to the industry and what's necessary for proper engagement.'
- 'Efficient - we are happy with the outcome.’
‘Down-to-earth, responsive, and easy to work with.'
‘Very substantial and deep experience in the US midstream sector.'
‘The partners are excellent advisors, with very solid industry knowledge and always with a business approach, proposing alternatives to solve problems and mitigating risks.’
- 'Very thorough and effective diligence capabilities.’
Key clients
- Paragon Medical
- Flagstar Bank, N.A.
- Hersha Hospitality Trust
- Armanino LLP
- Darden Restaurants, Inc.
- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company
- Bain Capital Credit L.P.
- Arlington Asset Investment Corp.
- AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.
- Chimera Investment Corporation
Work highlights
Represented Paragon Medical in its $1.9bn sale to AMETEK, Inc.
Represented Flagstar Bank, N.A. in a definitive agreement to sell its residential mortgage servicing business, including mortgage servicing rights and the third-party origination platform, to Mr. Cooper, for approximately $1.4bn.
Represented Hersha Hospitality Trust in its $1.4bn acquisition by KSL Capital Partners, where KSL acquired all outstanding common shares of the client at $10 per share.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Steven Haas
Steven Patterson
Other key lawyers
Michael O'Leary
Fernando Alonso
Kevin Georgerian
Austin Maloney