Holland & Knight - Independent Sponsors

INDEPENDENT SPONSORS

To address an increased diversification in the types of sponsors leading deals, Holland & Knight formed its full-service Independent Sponsors Team armed with the requisite knowledge and experience to effectively and efficiently advise independent sponsors, and those that do business with them, on a myriad of transactions. Holland & Knight leverages decades of experience advising on independent sponsor transactions and acts as a trusted, strategic partner to all market participants adding value throughout the life cycle of the investment process and the sponsor’s evolution.

Holland & Knight advises independent sponsors, single-check equity backers, co-investors and debt financing sources in connection with all facets of independent sponsor transactions, including acquisitions, majority and minority equity investments, ongoing portfolio company maintenance and capitalization work, and exits. Our attorneys understand the nuances of these transactions, including the execution risks, simultaneous workstreams, and tax and equity structuring considerations that independent sponsor deal participants need to manage.

Importantly, Holland & Knight offers clients a dedicated team of lawyers focused exclusively on the independent sponsor community. From market economic terms and tax considerations to financing objectives and bid-winning strategies, our lawyers and deal professionals leverage their substantive experience – coupled with the broader Holland & Knight platform –to provide innovative solutions to the distinct issues that independent sponsor deal participants face.

The firm regularly ranks among the most active law firms for venture capital, private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Mergermarket and PitchBook. The Legal 500 and Chambers also recognize Holland & Knight for its work in the space.

In-Depth Industry Experience

Holland & Knight takes a collaborative, industry-focused approach drawing on resources across the firm to ensure clients have a deep understanding of the complex legal issues at hand. Firm attorneys stay abreast of industry trends and developments and translate that information into actionable, strategic advice for clients across sectors.

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INDEPENDENT SPONSORS

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Holland & Knight understands and embraces the diverse network of professionals in the independent sponsor community. Whether a seasoned deal professional with a robust private equity background, an operator looking to leverage its unique expertise or an individual investor interested in launching his or her own venture, firm attorneys develop a tailored approach to address the specific business needs of each market participant. Holland & Knight is well versed in counseling first-time fundraisers and other emerging managers helping them navigate the transition from independent sponsor to committed fund general partner.

The firm regularly publishes independent sponsor-related thought leadership and leads networking groups around the country that facilitate the sharing of best practices, connections, ideas, deal leads and experiences in a trusted environment. We are well-positioned to mobilize resources wherever and whenever clients need us.

Value Through HK Deal FlowSM

Holland & Knight is committed to adding value for its independent sponsor clients through high-value introductions and referrals of tailored investment opportunities developed through our vast network, including through HK Deal FlowSM, the firm’s proprietary program designed to enhance and supplement the deal-sourcing strategy of our private equity, family office, lender and other institutional investor clients. Since its inception in 2017, the HK Deal FlowSM program has successfully sourced more than 1,000 deals and facilitated over 2,000 introductions for program participants. The HK Deal FlowSM team works actively with more than 350 deal intermediaries to amplify their reach to buyers and investors.

Kevin Christmas Partner | Charlotte, Philadelphia 980.215.7816

kevin.christmas@hklaw.com

John Gilson Partner | Charlotte 980.215.7845

john.gilson@hklaw.com

Mike Miller Partner | Charlotte 980.215.7847

mike.miller@hklaw.com