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.

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