Private Equity
Holland & Knight delivers a premier platform purpose built for middle-market private equity transactions, grounded in partner-led service and practical, business-focused advice.
With more than 200 private equity attorneys across 33 global offices, we counsel private equity funds, portfolio companies, family offices, independent sponsors and other financial investors across the full investment life cycle, supporting execution, growth and long-term value creation.
Our integrated, one-firm approach combines deep transactional experience, industry insight and a global reach – helping clients navigate complexity and risk, deploy capital strategically and realize successful exits.
Deal Activity: Leaders by Volume Strength in the Middle-Market
Holland & Knight is consistently recognized among the most active law firms advising on middle-market private equity transactions – bringing the experience and perspective that come from advising on more than 500 transactions annually. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach enables us to execute efficiently, manage complexity and deliver practical, business-focused guidance – helping clients move with confidence and achieve successful outcomes.
Private Equity
Law Firm of the Year
M&A Advisor
Ranked 2nd
U.S. Mid-Market M&A
Bloomberg Ranked 3rd
U.S. Private Equity
Pitchbook
Ranked 5th
Global Private Equity
The Deal
2025 By the Numbers
Representation Across the Investment Lifecycle: From Fund Formation to Exit
We partner with private equity sponsors and investors at every stage of the investment life cycle – from fund formation and capital raising through acquisition, growth and exit. We also serve as trusted counsel to portfolio companies, providing coordinated day to day legal support and strategic guidance – helping clients operate effectively and achieve their business and growth objectives.
