Joint Ventures
United States
11 February 2025
A trusted adviser in the middle-market private equity space and known for its deep industry knowledge and cross-border capabilities, Holland & Knight LLP advises funds, investors, and portfolio companies on complex transactions, with a standout reputation in healthcare deals. David Barkus leads the team from Miami who is a key contact for many of the firm’s top clients. Bryan Gadol advises from Newport Beach and is well-placed to act on deals across a variety of sectors, including tech, healthcare and manufacturing. The ‘fantastic’ Aaron Slavens sits in Miami and is noted for his expertise in the insurance space, while Rick Bange has a deal sheet that features buyouts, growth equity investments, and disposals, advising clients from Charlotte. Chattanooga’s Roddy Bailey is active across early stage and late stage investments, and Miami’s Jordan Taylor has recently been engaged with healthcare and professional services-related transactions.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘One of the market leaders in middle market M&A.'
‘Aaron Slavens - Fantastic. David Barkus - Knows more about representations and warranties insurance than anyone else.'
‘Nimble practice for its size and the availability of resources. I don't have to wait long to get on the phone with a specialist who has expertise in often obscure, niche subjects.’
‘Aaron Slavens leads my coverage and is a driver of the responsiveness which makes H&K a standout.’
Key clients
- SkyKnight Capital
- M/C Partners
- Falfurrias Capital Partners
- Warren Equity Partners
- Madison River Capital
- Everlane Equity Partners
- Canopy Capital Partners
- Broadtree Partners
- Pine Tree Equity Partners
- Audax Private Equity
Work highlights
Represented Falfurrias Capital Partners in four platform acquisitions.
Represented Warren Equity Partners in its acquisition of Allied Power Group, a leading independent provider of aftermarket in-shop and field services-based maintenance and repair solutions, from AEA Investors LP.
Represented USA DeBusk LLC, a leading national provider of industrial cleaning and infrastructure maintenance services to chemical, renewable fuel, refining and power generation customers, in its sale to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.
Practice head
David Barkus
Other key lawyers
Bryan Gadol; Aaron Slavens; Rich Bange; Roddy Bailey; Jordan Taylor