With an international network and strong connections in Latin America, the Holland & Knight private equity team excels particularly in the middle market arena, with a strong focus on the healthcare industry. The firm extended its offerings in the US with the opening of its Seattle office in April 2025. The team is jointly led out of Florida by Aaron Slavens, who specializes in the representations and warranties insurance practice, and David Barkus, who represented CallCabinet in its sale to Smarsh, a portfolio company of K1 Investment Management. Based in Newport Beach, Bryan Gadol represents clients across technology, consumer products, beauty, medical devices, and manufacturing industries, and advises Lucky Scent in its sale to Monogram Capital. Charlotte-based Richard Bange III was instructed by Falfurrias Capital Partners in connection with a growth investment in Oddball. Meanwhile, Chattanooga-based Roddy Bailey, experienced in mergers and acquisitions and securities, represented Avenue Home Care and a portfolio company of Capital Alignment Partners in its add-on acquisition of Clear Path Home Care. Another key name is Jordan Taylor, based in Miami.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'People are great there; the team is concise and integrated. Strong collaboration between team members.'
- 'Bryan Gadol spends time understanding our needs and the complexities of each transaction.'
- 'Responsive on critical and time-sensitive matters.'
- 'Stand out partners include Mike Miller.'
Key clients
- Reynolda Equity Partners
- Battle Investment Group
- Chaver Capital Partners
- Grovecourt Capital Partners
- Cottonwood Growth Partners
- Warren Equity Partners
- Revelstoke Capital Partners
- SkyKnight Capital
- Pine Tree Equity Partners
- Audax Private Equity
- Brynwood Partners
- Blue Wolf Capital Partners
Work highlights
Represented Brynwood Partners, a private equity firm, in its sale of Harvest Hill Beverage Company to Castillo Hermanos, a family-owned multinational business group, and Centerview Capital, an investment platform focused on the U.S. consumer sector.
Represented Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, a provider of mental health, addiction and, eating disorder treatment services, in its sale to JLL Partners, a private equity firm, by The Carlyle Group (Nasdaq: CG), a global investment firm.
Represented Blue Wolf Capital Partners, a private equity firm, in its sale of The State Group, a Canada-based multi-trade contractor providing construction, electrical, mechanical, maintenance and civil construction services, to funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO).
Practice head
Aaron Slavens; David Barkus
Other key lawyers
Bryan Gadol; Richard Bange III; Roddy Bailey; Jordan Taylor; Mike Miller