Private Equity Law Firm of the Year
Private Equity
Global M&A Network
Holland & Knight delivers a premier platform purpose built for middle-market private equity transactions, grounded in partner-led service and practical, business-focused advice.
Ranked 2nd U.S. Mid-Market M&A
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.
Ranked 3rd U.S. Private Equity
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.
Ranked 5th Global Private Equity
Deal Activity: Leaders by Volume Strength in the Middle-Market
Bloomberg
PitchBook
The Deal
2025 By the Numbers
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.
500+
340+
Buy-Side
Deal Count
160+
Sell-Side
$26.6 Billion
$63.8 Million
Deal Value
Avg. Deal Value
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. Fund Formation
Investment
Portfolio Company Management
Value Creation
Exit
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Deep Industry Experience: Insights That Enhance Outcomes Holland & Knight brings deep industry insight to private equity transactions, helping clients stay ahead of the regulatory, operational and market forces that shape deal execution and value creation. By integrating sector knowledge with transactional strength, we help clients seize opportunities and achieve stronger outcomes.
Communication Services
Consumer Staples
Energy & Utilities
Financial Services
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials & Manufacturing
Information Techology
Materials
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Value Through HK Deal FlowSM: A Strategic Advantage Holland & Knight recognizes the intense competition for dealmaking, with significant capital pursuing a limited number of high-quality transactions. HK Deal FlowSM, the Firm's proprietary deal-sourcing platform, strategically generates deal leads through our extensive network of lawyers, clients, investment bankers, intermediaries and advisors. It is designed to facilitate targeted introductions that help private equity market participants source deals, identify co-investors and access capital, turning relationships into results.
1,500+ deals since inception
2,000+ targeted introductions
700+
intermediaries and business owners in the program
900+
capital sources in the program
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