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.

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.