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Mexpress\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a freight forwarder provider specializing in less-than-truckload, full truckload, flatbed and parcel transportation services and bonded U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDoug Hertz\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with his minority investment in the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTampa Bay Rays\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eMajor League Baseball franchise, the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTampa Bay Rowdies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;United Soccer League franchise, and related assets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Honey Baked Ham Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with its sale to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGarnett Station Partners\u003c/strong\u003e. 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Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePrinciple Environmental\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e. Principle Environmental\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative firm serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCox Automotive\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with its acquisition of\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Bel Air Auto Auction\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTallahassee Auto Action\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBSC America\u003c/strong\u003e. Bel Air Auto Auction\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003emanages the flow of more than 100,000 vehicles each year, handling consignments from new and used car dealers and private business fleets as well as those from public service and government agencies, selling on eleven auction lanes every Thursday. Tallahassee Auto Auction similarly hosts a number of auctions in the Tallahassee and greater Florida panhandle area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRoper Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOrchard Software\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003efrom\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFrancisco Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for $175 million. Orchard Software\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a leader in the laboratory information system industry for providing solutions that enhance clinical and pathology laboratory workflow, as well as support laboratory outreach and point-of-care testing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCS3 Corp\u003c/strong\u003e, in an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;CS3\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process in the Florida and Georgia markets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRoper Technologies\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein connection with its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSubsplash\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003efor $800 million. Subsplash\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-based software and fintech solutions that serve over 20,000 faith-based organizations and churches. 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Ware2Go\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;has specialized in asset-light D2C e-commerce and B2B retail across a diverse array of industries including ready-to-drink beverages, skin care, supplements, electronics, and more, offering services including direct to consumer, seller fulfilled prime, and retail compliant B2B shipments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Sydnor Hydro, LLC\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(\u0026ldquo;Sydnor Hydro\u0026rdquo;) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSydnor Hydro\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a construction and equipment supply company that specializes in groundwater and wastewater systems and products, and serves federal, state, and municipal governments as well as industrial, commercial, and recreational customers throughout the state of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUPS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAndlauer Healthcare Group Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(TSX: AND) for $1.6 billion. 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Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGP Jager, LLC\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(\u0026ldquo;GP Jager\u0026rdquo;) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(\u0026ldquo;UFT\u0026rdquo;). GP Jager is a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative of equipment used for water and wastewater treatment in New York and New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Controls\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing platform\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(\u0026ldquo;UFT\u0026rdquo;). Quality Controls\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative and stocking distributor of flow control equipment, process equipment and process instrumentation based in New Jersey and marketing to the mid-Atlantic region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMoss-Kelley, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;MKI Services, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e. 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Velociti is a global provider of design, deployment and support services for commercial fleet and enterprise facility technology applications throughout the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised financial sponsor\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEVE Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eplatform acquisition of Riverstone Logistics.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRLX\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a provider of white-glove, heavy goods final mile delivery services and tailored logistics solutions including rapid response delivery, warehouse management and connected brokerage services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e H.I.G. Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein the sale of their\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eportfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUSALCO\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to private equity fund\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTJC.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;USALCO is a leading provider of high-quality specialty chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment and other industrial applications in the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInnovation Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(d/b/a Irrimax) in a merger with\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;ARCHIMED\u003c/strong\u003e. 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Sharecare is a digital health company that helps people manage all of their health in one place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUPS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the sale of its\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCoyote Logistics\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;business to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRXO, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(NYSE: RXO) for $1.025 billion. Coyote is a leading technology-driven, asset-light based truckload freight brokerage services business, based in Chicago, working with 100,000 network carriers, and managing 10,000 loads per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Rental Company (ARC)\u003c/strong\u003e. ARC provides solid waste management and recycling equipment solutions to a wide range of customers including retailers, haulers, brokers, hotels and direct to end-users.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMunicipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company Inc.,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e. Municipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company, Inc.\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process and serves the Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida panhandle markets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised \u003cstrong\u003eBlackstone\u003c/strong\u003e in an agreement to sell a portfolio of loans, CLOs and minority equity investments to \u003cstrong\u003eOaktree Capital\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised private equity firm\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSK Capital Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the sale of its portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eForemark Performance Chemicals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to Channelview.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCox Enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOpenGov, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for $1.8 billion.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOpenGov\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a government software provider headquartered in Silicon Valley, providing cloud-based solutions for budget and planning, permitting and licensing, procurement, asset management and other local-government needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised private equity firm\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTacoma Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHPSC Group\u003c/strong\u003e, a Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of certain assets from\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBrenntag Southwest\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUSALCO.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eBrenntag Southwest\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eprovides a portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eJack Cooper\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of certain assets of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMoore Transport\u003c/strong\u003e. 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Assa Abloy, headquartered in Sweden, is a global leader in access solutions, including in areas such as mechanical and electromechanical locking, access control, identification technology, entrance automation, security doors, hotel security and mobile access.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Home Depot\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with this acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Designs Group\u003c/strong\u003e. International Designs Group is a leading slab and tile distribution company specializing in supplying high-quality materials for the kitchen and bath industry, with a primary focus on serving the new construction and remodeling markets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with the\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHydro Controls\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hydro Controls\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Home Depot\u003c/strong\u003e, through its subsidiary,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHD Supply, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e, in connection with the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRedi-Carpet\u003c/strong\u003e. 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This is an add-on acquisition for Tacoma\u0026rsquo;s Frontpoint Health platform, which is a specialty Home Care platform focused on creating the new standard for in-home care through higher patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The HPSC Group is a leading Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies, focused on providing exceptional senior care across Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Parcel Service of America (\u0026ldquo;UPS\u0026rdquo;)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMNX Global Logistics Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;from its financial sponsor\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-C Management\u003c/strong\u003e. MNX is a provider of third-party logistics services, including international specialist transportation and logistics, dedicated hand-carries, express air freight, same-day express courier, and fulfillment operations, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eACON Investments\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Floors\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDiverzify+ LLC\u003c/strong\u003e. Wholesale Floors is a commercial flooring contractor offering a full range of flooring services throughout Arizona and the Pacific Northwest region, including carpet care, architectural surfaces care, furniture and textiles care and metal and wood care.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. 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Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Sydnor Hydro, LLC\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(\u0026ldquo;Sydnor Hydro\u0026rdquo;) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSydnor Hydro\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a construction and equipment supply company that specializes in groundwater and wastewater systems and products, and serves federal, state, and municipal governments as well as industrial, commercial, and recreational customers throughout the state of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUPS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAndlauer Healthcare Group Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(TSX: AND) for $1.6 billion. 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Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGP Jager, LLC\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(\u0026ldquo;GP Jager\u0026rdquo;) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(\u0026ldquo;UFT\u0026rdquo;). GP Jager is a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative of equipment used for water and wastewater treatment in New York and New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Controls\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing platform\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(\u0026ldquo;UFT\u0026rdquo;). Quality Controls\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative and stocking distributor of flow control equipment, process equipment and process instrumentation based in New Jersey and marketing to the mid-Atlantic region.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMoss-Kelley, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;MKI Services, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e. MKI\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process in the Florida market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Sakaem Holdings\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of certain assets from\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Forwarding\u003c/strong\u003e, a subsidiary of DHL, and entered into definitive agreements to lease various trucks and trailers from DHL. 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Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein the sale of their\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eportfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUSALCO\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to private equity fund\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTJC.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;USALCO is a leading provider of high-quality specialty chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment and other industrial applications in the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInnovation Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(d/b/a Irrimax) in a merger with\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;ARCHIMED\u003c/strong\u003e. Irrimax manufactures, markets and distributes antimicrobial irrigation products and holds the rights to US and worldwide patents for wound irrigation products and technologies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNCR Voyix Corporation\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(NYSE: VYX) in the carveout sale of its digital banking business to Veritas Capital for a purchase price of $2.45 billion in cash plus future additional contingent consideration of up to $100 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSharecare, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(NASDAQ: SHCR) and its founder Jeff Arnold in connection with the $550 million take private transaction by\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAltaris, Inc\u003c/strong\u003e. Sharecare is a digital health company that helps people manage all of their health in one place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUPS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the sale of its\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCoyote Logistics\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;business to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRXO, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(NYSE: RXO) for $1.025 billion. Coyote is a leading technology-driven, asset-light based truckload freight brokerage services business, based in Chicago, working with 100,000 network carriers, and managing 10,000 loads per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Rental Company (ARC)\u003c/strong\u003e. ARC provides solid waste management and recycling equipment solutions to a wide range of customers including retailers, haulers, brokers, hotels and direct to end-users.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMunicipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company Inc.,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e. Municipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company, Inc.\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process and serves the Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida panhandle markets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised \u003cstrong\u003eBlackstone\u003c/strong\u003e in an agreement to sell a portfolio of loans, CLOs and minority equity investments to \u003cstrong\u003eOaktree Capital\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised private equity firm\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSK Capital Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the sale of its portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eForemark Performance Chemicals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to Channelview.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCox Enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOpenGov, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for $1.8 billion.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOpenGov\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a government software provider headquartered in Silicon Valley, providing cloud-based solutions for budget and planning, permitting and licensing, procurement, asset management and other local-government needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised private equity firm\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTacoma Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHPSC Group\u003c/strong\u003e, a Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of certain assets from\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBrenntag Southwest\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUSALCO.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eBrenntag Southwest\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eprovides a portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eJack Cooper\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of certain assets of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMoore Transport\u003c/strong\u003e. 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Assa Abloy, headquartered in Sweden, is a global leader in access solutions, including in areas such as mechanical and electromechanical locking, access control, identification technology, entrance automation, security doors, hotel security and mobile access.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Home Depot\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with this acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Designs Group\u003c/strong\u003e. International Designs Group is a leading slab and tile distribution company specializing in supplying high-quality materials for the kitchen and bath industry, with a primary focus on serving the new construction and remodeling markets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with the\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHydro Controls\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hydro Controls\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Home Depot\u003c/strong\u003e, through its subsidiary,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHD Supply, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e, in connection with the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRedi-Carpet\u003c/strong\u003e. 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This is an add-on acquisition for Tacoma\u0026rsquo;s Frontpoint Health platform, which is a specialty Home Care platform focused on creating the new standard for in-home care through higher patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The HPSC Group is a leading Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies, focused on providing exceptional senior care across Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Parcel Service of America (\u0026ldquo;UPS\u0026rdquo;)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMNX Global Logistics Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;from its financial sponsor\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-C Management\u003c/strong\u003e. MNX is a provider of third-party logistics services, including international specialist transportation and logistics, dedicated hand-carries, express air freight, same-day express courier, and fulfillment operations, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eACON Investments\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Floors\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDiverzify+ LLC\u003c/strong\u003e. Wholesale Floors is a commercial flooring contractor offering a full range of flooring services throughout Arizona and the Pacific Northwest region, including carpet care, architectural surfaces care, furniture and textiles care and metal and wood care.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein the\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eacquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIowa Pump Works\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003efor its platform company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e. Iowa Pump Works\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment and serves the Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin markets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEVE Partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with the merger of its portfolio company\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOmni Logistics\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eForward Air Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(NASDAQ: FWRD) in a cash-and-stock transaction, creating a combined company that generated approximately $3.7 billion of combined adjusted revenue for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023. Omni is a global multimodal provider of air, ocean and ground services, with operations in more than 100 locations and more than 7,000 customers worldwide. 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Schnall was lead co-owner with Gabe Plotkin, and Schnall will serve as governor of the team for the five years following the closing. In addition, also advised Schnall in connection with the sale of his interest in the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAtlanta Hawks NBA team\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSK Capital Partners\u003c/strong\u003e, through its portfolio company,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eForemark Performance Chemicals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(\u0026ldquo;Foremark\u0026rdquo;) in a transaction to acquire\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNexGen Oilfield Chemicals, LLC\u003c/strong\u003e. NexGen develops and sells products and equipment that remove (i.e., scavenge) acid gases, including H2S, mercaptans, and CO2, from oil and natural gas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHIG Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMacaulay Controls Company\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein an add-on transaction for its existing platform,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Flow Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMacaulay Controls Company\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCox Communications\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLogicworks Systems Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e. 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Whitebox\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis an ecommerce platform that offers merchants advertising agency services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised private equity firm\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia Oak Partners, LLC\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Custom Closets\u003c/strong\u003e. Artisan Custom Closets specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing custom home storage solutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDCL Holdings (USA), Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e, an affiliate of our client private equity fund\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHIG Capital\u003c/strong\u003e, in connection with an asset purchase agreement with an affiliate of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBlackstone Alternative Credit Advisors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;pursuant to which Blackstone will serve as the stalking horse bidder to acquire substantially all of the assets of DCL which was entered into in connection with a related bankruptcy proceedings under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Delaware as well as a parallel proceeding in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada. DCL is a global manufacturer and reseller of high-performance specialty pigments in a variety of end markets, including specialty coatings, plastics and digital printing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eETL Holdco\u003c/strong\u003e, a portfolio company of private equity firm\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEVE Partners\u003c/strong\u003e, in the acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFastrucking.com\u003c/strong\u003e, which provides truck loading and delivery services throughout the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eH.I.G. Capital\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKodru Equipment, LLC\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eKodru Equipment\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eis a manufacturers\u0026rsquo; representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOxford Industries\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its acquisition of\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Johnny Was.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eJohnny Was sells a broad line of women\u0026rsquo;s apparel, accessories and home goods. 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NCR Atleos owns and operates the world’s largest independent ATM network.{{ FIELD }}Advised United Flow Technologies in its acquisition of Peterson and Matz, Inc., a leading manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment.{{ FIELD }}Advised United Flow Technologies its acquisition of Peak Group. Peak Group includes five businesses in the municipal and industrial distribution and service space, which have served in the water and wastewater treatment market in the Rocky Mountain and Northern Plains.{{ FIELD }}Advised EVE Partners on its acquisition of New American Group LLC. New American is a third-party logistics provider and freight broker specializing in less-than-truckload shipping, full truckload shipping, transportation services, logistics software and other freight shipping services.{{ FIELD }}Advised Roper Technologies in connection with the acquisition of Virtual Pricing Director and certain assets of Validatum (UK) Limited. VPD provides a cloud-based software solution for pricing of legal services. Validatum is a legal services pricing consultancy.{{ FIELD }}Advised EVE Partners in it acquisition of Mexpress Transportation in an add-on transaction for its existing platform Energy Transport Logistics. Mexpress is a freight forwarder provider specializing in less-than-truckload, full truckload, flatbed and parcel transportation services and bonded U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics.{{ FIELD }}Advised Doug Hertz in connection with his minority investment in the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise, the Tampa Bay Rowdies United Soccer League franchise, and related assets.{{ FIELD }}Advised The Honey Baked Ham Company in connection with its sale to Garnett Station Partners. The Honey Baked Ham Company is a premium food retailer, serving its signature spiral-sliced Honey Baked Ham® premium turkey breast, heat and serve sides, desserts, and sandwiches.{{ FIELD }}Advised Roper Technologies and its subsidiary CentralReach in connection with the acquisition of SpectrumAi. SpectrumAi is a digital health company focused on developing solutions to enhance autism care. It develops enterprise systems within healthcare, providing data and insights for ABA providers.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cox Automotive in connection with its acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction and Tallahassee Auto Action from BSC America. The targets specialize in asset management and sales, with a focus on the automotive and financial sectors.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in connection with its acquisition of Principle Environmental in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Principle Environmental is a manufacturers’ representative firm serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cox Automotive in connection with its acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction and Tallahassee Auto Action from BSC America. Bel Air Auto Auction manages the flow of more than 100,000 vehicles each year, handling consignments from new and used car dealers and private business fleets as well as those from public service and government agencies, selling on eleven auction lanes every Thursday. Tallahassee Auto Auction similarly hosts a number of auctions in the Tallahassee and greater Florida panhandle area.{{ FIELD }}Advised Roper Technologies in connection with its acquisition of Orchard Software from Francisco Partners for $175 million. Orchard Software is a leader in the laboratory information system industry for providing solutions that enhance clinical and pathology laboratory workflow, as well as support laboratory outreach and point-of-care testing.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of CS3 Corp, in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. CS3 is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process in the Florida and Georgia markets.{{ FIELD }}Advised Roper Technologies in connection with its acquisition of Subsplash for $800 million. Subsplash is a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-based software and fintech solutions that serve over 20,000 faith-based organizations and churches. Their solutions include mobile \u0026amp; TV apps and tools for digital giving, church management, media hosting, and website building.{{ FIELD }}Advised the Aditya Birla Group in connection with the acquisition AluChem Companies Inc. for an enterprise value of $125 million. AluChem is a North America-based specialty alumina producer delivering high-performance alumina for industrial applications.{{ FIELD }}Advised Aqueduct Capital Group in connection with a sale to PNC Bank and Harris Williams, a subsidiary of PNC. Aqueduct is a registered broker dealer that provides fund placement, equity and debt capital raise, fund advisory, co-investment advisory and secondary advisory services to the private equity industry.{{ FIELD }}Advised Roper Technologies in the acquisition of Outgo. Outgo is an end-to-end, carrier-focused, freight factoring platform.{{ FIELD }}Advised United Parcel Service in connection with the sale of the assets of its subsidiary, Ware2Go to Stord. Ware2Go has specialized in asset-light D2C e-commerce and B2B retail across a diverse array of industries including ready-to-drink beverages, skin care, supplements, electronics, and more, offering services including direct to consumer, seller fulfilled prime, and retail compliant B2B shipments.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Sydnor Hydro, LLC (“Sydnor Hydro”) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Sydnor Hydro is a construction and equipment supply company that specializes in groundwater and wastewater systems and products, and serves federal, state, and municipal governments as well as industrial, commercial, and recreational customers throughout the state of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic.{{ FIELD }}Advised UPS in the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (TSX: AND) for $1.6 billion. Andlauer provides end-to-end cold chain capabilities available to healthcare customers focusing on temperature-controlled and precision logistics solutions.{{ FIELD }}Advised Roper Technologies in its acquisition of CentralReach from Insight Partners for $1.85 billion. CentralReach is a leading provider in autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) care software for applied behavior analysis (ABA), multidisciplinary therapy, and special education.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of GP Jager, LLC (“GP Jager”) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies (“UFT”). GP Jager is a manufacturers’ representative of equipment used for water and wastewater treatment in New York and New Jersey.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Quality Controls in an add-on transaction for its existing platform United Flow Technologies (“UFT”). Quality Controls is a manufacturers’ representative and stocking distributor of flow control equipment, process equipment and process instrumentation based in New Jersey and marketing to the mid-Atlantic region.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Moss-Kelley, Inc. and MKI Services, Inc. in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. MKI is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process in the Florida market.{{ FIELD }}Advised Sakaem Holdings in the acquisition of certain assets from Standard Forwarding, a subsidiary of DHL, and entered into definitive agreements to lease various trucks and trailers from DHL. Standard Forwarding is an Illinois-based transportation entity that provides overnight service within and between Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, as well as St. Louis, Missouri, Omaha, Nebraska, and southern Michigan and Canada.{{ FIELD }}Advised EVE Partners, a financial sponsor, in its acquisition of Velociti, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary Velociti Europe Limited. Velociti is a global provider of design, deployment and support services for commercial fleet and enterprise facility technology applications throughout the United States.{{ FIELD }}Advised financial sponsor EVE Partners in connection with a platform acquisition of Riverstone Logistics. RLX is a provider of white-glove, heavy goods final mile delivery services and tailored logistics solutions including rapid response delivery, warehouse management and connected brokerage services.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in the sale of their portfolio company USALCO to private equity fund TJC. USALCO is a leading provider of high-quality specialty chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment and other industrial applications in the United States.{{ FIELD }}Advised Innovation Technologies (d/b/a Irrimax) in a merger with ARCHIMED. Irrimax manufactures, markets and distributes antimicrobial irrigation products and holds the rights to US and worldwide patents for wound irrigation products and technologies.{{ FIELD }}Advised NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) in the carveout sale of its digital banking business to Veritas Capital for a purchase price of $2.45 billion in cash plus future additional contingent consideration of up to $100 million.{{ FIELD }}Advised Sharecare, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHCR) and its founder Jeff Arnold in connection with the $550 million take private transaction by Altaris, Inc. Sharecare is a digital health company that helps people manage all of their health in one place.{{ FIELD }}Advised UPS in the sale of its Coyote Logistics business to RXO, Inc. (NYSE: RXO) for $1.025 billion. Coyote is a leading technology-driven, asset-light based truckload freight brokerage services business, based in Chicago, working with 100,000 network carriers, and managing 10,000 loads per day.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in the acquisition of American Rental Company (ARC). ARC provides solid waste management and recycling equipment solutions to a wide range of customers including retailers, haulers, brokers, hotels and direct to end-users.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Municipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company Inc., in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Municipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company, Inc. is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process and serves the Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida panhandle markets.{{ FIELD }}Advised Blackstone in an agreement to sell a portfolio of loans, CLOs and minority equity investments to Oaktree Capital.{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firm SK Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Foremark Performance Chemicals to Channelview.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cox Enterprises in connection with its acquisition of OpenGov, Inc. for $1.8 billion. OpenGov is a government software provider headquartered in Silicon Valley, providing cloud-based solutions for budget and planning, permitting and licensing, procurement, asset management and other local-government needs.{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firm Tacoma Investment in the acquisition of HPSC Group, a Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in the acquisition of certain assets from Brenntag Southwest in an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company USALCO. Brenntag Southwest provides a portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.{{ FIELD }}Advised Jack Cooper in the acquisition of certain assets of Moore Transport. Moore Transport is a Texas-based transportation entity for independent dealerships and a manufacturer to dealer specialist, providing truck away services to many major automotive manufacturers.{{ FIELD }}Advised Ghost Controls on its sale to Amarr Company, an affiliate of Assa Abloy AB (OTCMKTS: ASAZY). Ghost Controls, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative swing gate and automatic gate opener systems and solutions for the do-it-yourself residential, agricultural and retail automated gate openers markets, primarily in the United States. Assa Abloy, headquartered in Sweden, is a global leader in access solutions, including in areas such as mechanical and electromechanical locking, access control, identification technology, entrance automation, security doors, hotel security and mobile access.{{ FIELD }}Advised The Home Depot in connection with this acquisition of International Designs Group. International Designs Group is a leading slab and tile distribution company specializing in supplying high-quality materials for the kitchen and bath industry, with a primary focus on serving the new construction and remodeling markets.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in connection with the acquisition of Hydro Controls in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Hydro Controls is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process equipment.{{ FIELD }}Advised The Home Depot, through its subsidiary, HD Supply, Inc., in connection with the acquisition of Redi-Carpet. Redi-Carpet is the largest multi-family flooring provider in the country.{{ FIELD }}Advised United Parcel Service in connection with the acquisition of Happy Returns LLC from PayPal Holdings. Happy Returns provides a comprehensive returns solution known as and operated under the “Happy Returns” brand, including returns software for merchant websites, retail partner drop-off locations and reverse logistics operations. Happy Returns has a drop of network of over 6,000 physical locations across the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firm Tacoma Investment in its acquisition of HPSC Group. This is an add-on acquisition for Tacoma’s Frontpoint Health platform, which is a specialty Home Care platform focused on creating the new standard for in-home care through higher patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The HPSC Group is a leading Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies, focused on providing exceptional senior care across Texas.{{ FIELD }}Advised United Parcel Service of America (“UPS”) in the acquisition of MNX Global Logistics Corp. from its financial sponsor Quad-C Management. MNX is a provider of third-party logistics services, including international specialist transportation and logistics, dedicated hand-carries, express air freight, same-day express courier, and fulfillment operations, among others.{{ FIELD }}Advised ACON Investments in the acquisition of Wholesale Floors in an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company Diverzify+ LLC. Wholesale Floors is a commercial flooring contractor offering a full range of flooring services throughout Arizona and the Pacific Northwest region, including carpet care, architectural surfaces care, furniture and textiles care and metal and wood care.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in the acquisition of Iowa Pump Works for its platform company United Flow Technologies. Iowa Pump Works is a manufacturers’ representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment and serves the Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin markets.{{ FIELD }}Advised EVE Partners in connection with the merger of its portfolio company Omni Logistics with Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) in a cash-and-stock transaction, creating a combined company that generated approximately $3.7 billion of combined adjusted revenue for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023. Omni is a global multimodal provider of air, ocean and ground services, with operations in more than 100 locations and more than 7,000 customers worldwide. Forward Air is an asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico, providing expedited less-than-truckload services.{{ FIELD }}Advised Mativ Holdings, Inc. in a final, binding and irrevocable offer letter for the carveout sale of its Engineered Papers business to an affiliate of BMJ, an Indonesian-based privately held group of diversified companies, for a purchase price of $620 million.{{ FIELD }}Advised ACON Investments in the acquisition of APEX Group. APEX is a major commercial flooring contractor offering a full range of flooring services throughout the U.S., including carpet care, architectural surfaces care, furniture and textiles care and metal and wood care.{{ FIELD }}Advised Rick Schnall and certain other co-investors in an agreement to purchase the majority of the equity of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team and related assets from Michael Jordan. Schnall was lead co-owner with Gabe Plotkin, and Schnall will serve as governor of the team for the five years following the closing. In addition, also advised Schnall in connection with the sale of his interest in the Atlanta Hawks NBA team.{{ FIELD }}Advised SK Capital Partners, through its portfolio company, Foremark Performance Chemicals (“Foremark”) in a transaction to acquire NexGen Oilfield Chemicals, LLC. NexGen develops and sells products and equipment that remove (i.e., scavenge) acid gases, including H2S, mercaptans, and CO2, from oil and natural gas.{{ FIELD }}Advised HIG Capital in connection with the acquisition of Macaulay Controls Company in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Macaulay Controls Company is a manufacturers’ representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cox Communications in its acquisition of Logicworks Systems Corporation. Logicworks is a platform driven cloud modernization, migration, and operations provider.{{ FIELD }}Advised Waterfall Capital Investments in its acquisition of Apothecare Pharmacy. Apothecare provides comprehensive pharmacy services, including retail prescriptions, medication and therapy management, compliance and specialty services and convenient product delivery.{{ FIELD }}Advised Ware2Go Inc., a subsidiary of UPS, in the acquisition of the fulfillment and logistics business of Whitebox Technologies. Whitebox is an ecommerce platform that offers merchants advertising agency services.{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firm Georgia Oak Partners, LLC in its acquisition of Artisan Custom Closets. Artisan Custom Closets specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing custom home storage solutions.{{ FIELD }}Represented DCL Holdings (USA), Inc., an affiliate of our client private equity fund HIG Capital, in connection with an asset purchase agreement with an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors pursuant to which Blackstone will serve as the stalking horse bidder to acquire substantially all of the assets of DCL which was entered into in connection with a related bankruptcy proceedings under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Delaware as well as a parallel proceeding in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada. DCL is a global manufacturer and reseller of high-performance specialty pigments in a variety of end markets, including specialty coatings, plastics and digital printing.{{ FIELD }}Advised ETL Holdco, a portfolio company of private equity firm EVE Partners, in the acquisition of Fastrucking.com, which provides truck loading and delivery services throughout the United States.{{ FIELD }}Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Kodru Equipment, LLC . Kodru Equipment is a manufacturers’ representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment.{{ FIELD }}Advised Oxford Industries in its acquisition of Johnny Was. Johnny Was sells a broad line of women’s apparel, accessories and home goods. Its products are available via ecommerce, in its 61 stores across 24 states and in a broad array of wholesale accounts.{{ FIELD }}Advised United Parcel Service of America (“UPS”) in an equity investment in CommerceHub, where concurrently CommerceHub entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM).{{ FIELD }}Advised ACON Investments, through its portfolio company Diverzify+, in its acquisition of Resource Colorado. Resource is a major commercial flooring contractor based in Colorado offering a full range of flooring services, including specification and design support, product care and maintenance and start-to-finish project management.{{ FIELD }}Advised Tacoma Investment in the acquisition of a group of home hospice companies and operators commonly known as Dignity Hospice and Highland Hospice.{{ FIELD }}Advised SK Capital Partners in an investment in VDM Holdings, LLC. VDM is the leading producer of merchant phosgene in North America.{{ FIELD }}Advised Omni Logistics, a portfolio company of private equity funds EVE Partners and Ridgemont Equity Partners, in its acquisition of Air \u0026amp; Ground World Transport (“AGW”).{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firm Tacoma Investment in connection with the acquisition of a group of home healthcare companies and operators commonly known as One Point Health. One Point is a Texas-based home health provider, offering comprehensive and personalized care for patients.{{ FIELD }}Represented Roper Technologies in its acquisition of viGlobal. viGlobal provides end-to-end talent management software to professional services organizations, including 500 law firms worldwide.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cox Enterprises in its acquisition of Axios Media and related spin out of Axios’ HQ business into a separate entity in a transaction evaluating Axios at $525 million. Axios is a digital media company that produces long-form journalism, industry-focused newsletters, podcasts, an HBO series and operates local newsrooms in more than 20 U.S. cities. One of the co-founders of Axios, Jim VandeHei, also previously co-founded the media company Politico.{{ FIELD }}Advised Cox Enterprises in a strategic investment in Mucci Farms, a 60-year industry leader with a network of thousands of acres of indoor grown fruits and vegetables.{{ FIELD }}Rahul Patel focuses on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic corporate transactions.  He is co-chair of the firm’s Global Private Equity/M\u0026amp;A practice and has served two terms on our firm’s Policy Committee, the firm’s governing and management group.  He has been at the firm for over twenty-five years.\nRahul has been rated as a leading mergers and acquisitions lawyer by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Asia-Pacific and Legal 500.   He is one of two Chambers Band 1 rated corporate lawyers in Georgia which notes the following in its review:  “Rahul Patel is well regarded for representing leading companies in M\u0026amp;A and joint venture transactions.  Clients note he has an incredible understanding of complex deals and deep, practical business knowledge.  Rahul is an excellent strategic adviser who provides very prompt, useful and practical advice.\"\nIn 2025, he was named by Forbes as one of the Top 50 M\u0026amp;A Lawyers in the United States. \nRahul represents leading companies and private equity funds such as ACON Investments, Cox Enterprises, EVE Partners, General Electric, General Motors, The Home Depot, H.I.G. Capital, Kemira Chemicals, Mahindra \u0026amp; Mahindra, Oxford Industries, Roper Technologies, SK Capital, Truist Banks, T.V. Asia and UPS in a broad range of merger and acquisition, joint venture, and other control and non-control transactions.  A significant portion of Rahul’s corporate work focuses on cross-border transactions.\nHe is the Vice Chair of the University of Florida Board of Trustees and chaired the search committee to select the 13th President of the University of Florida.  Rahul also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Crawford \u0026amp; Company (NYSE) and The Westminster Schools. Rahul Patel Partner University of Florida Levin College of Law University of Florida Levin College of Law Georgia Advised NCR Atleos in its merger with The Brink’s Company in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion. NCR Atleos owns and operates the world’s largest independent ATM network. Advised United Flow Technologies in its acquisition of Peterson and Matz, Inc., a leading manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment. Advised United Flow Technologies its acquisition of Peak Group. Peak Group includes five businesses in the municipal and industrial distribution and service space, which have served in the water and wastewater treatment market in the Rocky Mountain and Northern Plains. Advised EVE Partners on its acquisition of New American Group LLC. New American is a third-party logistics provider and freight broker specializing in less-than-truckload shipping, full truckload shipping, transportation services, logistics software and other freight shipping services. Advised Roper Technologies in connection with the acquisition of Virtual Pricing Director and certain assets of Validatum (UK) Limited. VPD provides a cloud-based software solution for pricing of legal services. Validatum is a legal services pricing consultancy. Advised EVE Partners in it acquisition of Mexpress Transportation in an add-on transaction for its existing platform Energy Transport Logistics. Mexpress is a freight forwarder provider specializing in less-than-truckload, full truckload, flatbed and parcel transportation services and bonded U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics. Advised Doug Hertz in connection with his minority investment in the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise, the Tampa Bay Rowdies United Soccer League franchise, and related assets. Advised The Honey Baked Ham Company in connection with its sale to Garnett Station Partners. The Honey Baked Ham Company is a premium food retailer, serving its signature spiral-sliced Honey Baked Ham® premium turkey breast, heat and serve sides, desserts, and sandwiches. Advised Roper Technologies and its subsidiary CentralReach in connection with the acquisition of SpectrumAi. SpectrumAi is a digital health company focused on developing solutions to enhance autism care. It develops enterprise systems within healthcare, providing data and insights for ABA providers. Advised Cox Automotive in connection with its acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction and Tallahassee Auto Action from BSC America. The targets specialize in asset management and sales, with a focus on the automotive and financial sectors. Advised H.I.G. Capital in connection with its acquisition of Principle Environmental in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Principle Environmental is a manufacturers’ representative firm serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process. Advised Cox Automotive in connection with its acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction and Tallahassee Auto Action from BSC America. Bel Air Auto Auction manages the flow of more than 100,000 vehicles each year, handling consignments from new and used car dealers and private business fleets as well as those from public service and government agencies, selling on eleven auction lanes every Thursday. Tallahassee Auto Auction similarly hosts a number of auctions in the Tallahassee and greater Florida panhandle area. Advised Roper Technologies in connection with its acquisition of Orchard Software from Francisco Partners for $175 million. Orchard Software is a leader in the laboratory information system industry for providing solutions that enhance clinical and pathology laboratory workflow, as well as support laboratory outreach and point-of-care testing. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of CS3 Corp, in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. CS3 is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process in the Florida and Georgia markets. Advised Roper Technologies in connection with its acquisition of Subsplash for $800 million. Subsplash is a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-based software and fintech solutions that serve over 20,000 faith-based organizations and churches. Their solutions include mobile \u0026amp; TV apps and tools for digital giving, church management, media hosting, and website building. Advised the Aditya Birla Group in connection with the acquisition AluChem Companies Inc. for an enterprise value of $125 million. AluChem is a North America-based specialty alumina producer delivering high-performance alumina for industrial applications. Advised Aqueduct Capital Group in connection with a sale to PNC Bank and Harris Williams, a subsidiary of PNC. Aqueduct is a registered broker dealer that provides fund placement, equity and debt capital raise, fund advisory, co-investment advisory and secondary advisory services to the private equity industry. Advised Roper Technologies in the acquisition of Outgo. Outgo is an end-to-end, carrier-focused, freight factoring platform. Advised United Parcel Service in connection with the sale of the assets of its subsidiary, Ware2Go to Stord. Ware2Go has specialized in asset-light D2C e-commerce and B2B retail across a diverse array of industries including ready-to-drink beverages, skin care, supplements, electronics, and more, offering services including direct to consumer, seller fulfilled prime, and retail compliant B2B shipments. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Sydnor Hydro, LLC (“Sydnor Hydro”) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Sydnor Hydro is a construction and equipment supply company that specializes in groundwater and wastewater systems and products, and serves federal, state, and municipal governments as well as industrial, commercial, and recreational customers throughout the state of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic. Advised UPS in the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (TSX: AND) for $1.6 billion. Andlauer provides end-to-end cold chain capabilities available to healthcare customers focusing on temperature-controlled and precision logistics solutions. Advised Roper Technologies in its acquisition of CentralReach from Insight Partners for $1.85 billion. CentralReach is a leading provider in autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) care software for applied behavior analysis (ABA), multidisciplinary therapy, and special education. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of GP Jager, LLC (“GP Jager”) in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies (“UFT”). GP Jager is a manufacturers’ representative of equipment used for water and wastewater treatment in New York and New Jersey. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Quality Controls in an add-on transaction for its existing platform United Flow Technologies (“UFT”). Quality Controls is a manufacturers’ representative and stocking distributor of flow control equipment, process equipment and process instrumentation based in New Jersey and marketing to the mid-Atlantic region. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Moss-Kelley, Inc. and MKI Services, Inc. in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. MKI is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process in the Florida market. Advised Sakaem Holdings in the acquisition of certain assets from Standard Forwarding, a subsidiary of DHL, and entered into definitive agreements to lease various trucks and trailers from DHL. Standard Forwarding is an Illinois-based transportation entity that provides overnight service within and between Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, as well as St. Louis, Missouri, Omaha, Nebraska, and southern Michigan and Canada. Advised EVE Partners, a financial sponsor, in its acquisition of Velociti, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary Velociti Europe Limited. Velociti is a global provider of design, deployment and support services for commercial fleet and enterprise facility technology applications throughout the United States. Advised financial sponsor EVE Partners in connection with a platform acquisition of Riverstone Logistics. RLX is a provider of white-glove, heavy goods final mile delivery services and tailored logistics solutions including rapid response delivery, warehouse management and connected brokerage services. Advised H.I.G. Capital in the sale of their portfolio company USALCO to private equity fund TJC. USALCO is a leading provider of high-quality specialty chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment and other industrial applications in the United States. Advised Innovation Technologies (d/b/a Irrimax) in a merger with ARCHIMED. Irrimax manufactures, markets and distributes antimicrobial irrigation products and holds the rights to US and worldwide patents for wound irrigation products and technologies. Advised NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) in the carveout sale of its digital banking business to Veritas Capital for a purchase price of $2.45 billion in cash plus future additional contingent consideration of up to $100 million. Advised Sharecare, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHCR) and its founder Jeff Arnold in connection with the $550 million take private transaction by Altaris, Inc. Sharecare is a digital health company that helps people manage all of their health in one place. Advised UPS in the sale of its Coyote Logistics business to RXO, Inc. (NYSE: RXO) for $1.025 billion. Coyote is a leading technology-driven, asset-light based truckload freight brokerage services business, based in Chicago, working with 100,000 network carriers, and managing 10,000 loads per day. Advised H.I.G. Capital in the acquisition of American Rental Company (ARC). ARC provides solid waste management and recycling equipment solutions to a wide range of customers including retailers, haulers, brokers, hotels and direct to end-users. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Municipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company Inc., in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Municipal Valve \u0026amp; Equipment Company, Inc. is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process and serves the Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida panhandle markets. Advised Blackstone in an agreement to sell a portfolio of loans, CLOs and minority equity investments to Oaktree Capital. Advised private equity firm SK Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Foremark Performance Chemicals to Channelview. Advised Cox Enterprises in connection with its acquisition of OpenGov, Inc. for $1.8 billion. OpenGov is a government software provider headquartered in Silicon Valley, providing cloud-based solutions for budget and planning, permitting and licensing, procurement, asset management and other local-government needs. Advised private equity firm Tacoma Investment in the acquisition of HPSC Group, a Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies. Advised H.I.G. Capital in the acquisition of certain assets from Brenntag Southwest in an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company USALCO. Brenntag Southwest provides a portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Advised Jack Cooper in the acquisition of certain assets of Moore Transport. Moore Transport is a Texas-based transportation entity for independent dealerships and a manufacturer to dealer specialist, providing truck away services to many major automotive manufacturers. Advised Ghost Controls on its sale to Amarr Company, an affiliate of Assa Abloy AB (OTCMKTS: ASAZY). Ghost Controls, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative swing gate and automatic gate opener systems and solutions for the do-it-yourself residential, agricultural and retail automated gate openers markets, primarily in the United States. Assa Abloy, headquartered in Sweden, is a global leader in access solutions, including in areas such as mechanical and electromechanical locking, access control, identification technology, entrance automation, security doors, hotel security and mobile access. Advised The Home Depot in connection with this acquisition of International Designs Group. International Designs Group is a leading slab and tile distribution company specializing in supplying high-quality materials for the kitchen and bath industry, with a primary focus on serving the new construction and remodeling markets. Advised H.I.G. Capital in connection with the acquisition of Hydro Controls in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Hydro Controls is a manufacturers’ representative group serving the municipal and industrial wastewater and water treatment process equipment. Advised The Home Depot, through its subsidiary, HD Supply, Inc., in connection with the acquisition of Redi-Carpet. Redi-Carpet is the largest multi-family flooring provider in the country. Advised United Parcel Service in connection with the acquisition of Happy Returns LLC from PayPal Holdings. Happy Returns provides a comprehensive returns solution known as and operated under the “Happy Returns” brand, including returns software for merchant websites, retail partner drop-off locations and reverse logistics operations. Happy Returns has a drop of network of over 6,000 physical locations across the U.S. Advised private equity firm Tacoma Investment in its acquisition of HPSC Group. This is an add-on acquisition for Tacoma’s Frontpoint Health platform, which is a specialty Home Care platform focused on creating the new standard for in-home care through higher patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The HPSC Group is a leading Texas-based group of home health and hospice companies, focused on providing exceptional senior care across Texas. Advised United Parcel Service of America (“UPS”) in the acquisition of MNX Global Logistics Corp. from its financial sponsor Quad-C Management. MNX is a provider of third-party logistics services, including international specialist transportation and logistics, dedicated hand-carries, express air freight, same-day express courier, and fulfillment operations, among others. Advised ACON Investments in the acquisition of Wholesale Floors in an add-on transaction for its existing portfolio company Diverzify+ LLC. Wholesale Floors is a commercial flooring contractor offering a full range of flooring services throughout Arizona and the Pacific Northwest region, including carpet care, architectural surfaces care, furniture and textiles care and metal and wood care. Advised H.I.G. Capital in the acquisition of Iowa Pump Works for its platform company United Flow Technologies. Iowa Pump Works is a manufacturers’ representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment and serves the Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin markets. Advised EVE Partners in connection with the merger of its portfolio company Omni Logistics with Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) in a cash-and-stock transaction, creating a combined company that generated approximately $3.7 billion of combined adjusted revenue for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023. Omni is a global multimodal provider of air, ocean and ground services, with operations in more than 100 locations and more than 7,000 customers worldwide. Forward Air is an asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico, providing expedited less-than-truckload services. Advised Mativ Holdings, Inc. in a final, binding and irrevocable offer letter for the carveout sale of its Engineered Papers business to an affiliate of BMJ, an Indonesian-based privately held group of diversified companies, for a purchase price of $620 million. Advised ACON Investments in the acquisition of APEX Group. APEX is a major commercial flooring contractor offering a full range of flooring services throughout the U.S., including carpet care, architectural surfaces care, furniture and textiles care and metal and wood care. Advised Rick Schnall and certain other co-investors in an agreement to purchase the majority of the equity of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team and related assets from Michael Jordan. Schnall was lead co-owner with Gabe Plotkin, and Schnall will serve as governor of the team for the five years following the closing. In addition, also advised Schnall in connection with the sale of his interest in the Atlanta Hawks NBA team. Advised SK Capital Partners, through its portfolio company, Foremark Performance Chemicals (“Foremark”) in a transaction to acquire NexGen Oilfield Chemicals, LLC. NexGen develops and sells products and equipment that remove (i.e., scavenge) acid gases, including H2S, mercaptans, and CO2, from oil and natural gas. Advised HIG Capital in connection with the acquisition of Macaulay Controls Company in an add-on transaction for its existing platform, United Flow Technologies. Macaulay Controls Company is a manufacturers’ representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment. Advised Cox Communications in its acquisition of Logicworks Systems Corporation. Logicworks is a platform driven cloud modernization, migration, and operations provider. Advised Waterfall Capital Investments in its acquisition of Apothecare Pharmacy. Apothecare provides comprehensive pharmacy services, including retail prescriptions, medication and therapy management, compliance and specialty services and convenient product delivery. Advised Ware2Go Inc., a subsidiary of UPS, in the acquisition of the fulfillment and logistics business of Whitebox Technologies. Whitebox is an ecommerce platform that offers merchants advertising agency services. Advised private equity firm Georgia Oak Partners, LLC in its acquisition of Artisan Custom Closets. Artisan Custom Closets specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing custom home storage solutions. Represented DCL Holdings (USA), Inc., an affiliate of our client private equity fund HIG Capital, in connection with an asset purchase agreement with an affiliate of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors pursuant to which Blackstone will serve as the stalking horse bidder to acquire substantially all of the assets of DCL which was entered into in connection with a related bankruptcy proceedings under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Delaware as well as a parallel proceeding in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada. DCL is a global manufacturer and reseller of high-performance specialty pigments in a variety of end markets, including specialty coatings, plastics and digital printing. Advised ETL Holdco, a portfolio company of private equity firm EVE Partners, in the acquisition of Fastrucking.com, which provides truck loading and delivery services throughout the United States. Advised H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of Kodru Equipment, LLC . Kodru Equipment is a manufacturers’ representative of process equipment for water treatment and wastewater treatment. Advised Oxford Industries in its acquisition of Johnny Was. Johnny Was sells a broad line of women’s apparel, accessories and home goods. Its products are available via ecommerce, in its 61 stores across 24 states and in a broad array of wholesale accounts. Advised United Parcel Service of America (“UPS”) in an equity investment in CommerceHub, where concurrently CommerceHub entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM). Advised ACON Investments, through its portfolio company Diverzify+, in its acquisition of Resource Colorado. Resource is a major commercial flooring contractor based in Colorado offering a full range of flooring services, including specification and design support, product care and maintenance and start-to-finish project management. Advised Tacoma Investment in the acquisition of a group of home hospice companies and operators commonly known as Dignity Hospice and Highland Hospice. Advised SK Capital Partners in an investment in VDM Holdings, LLC. VDM is the leading producer of merchant phosgene in North America. Advised Omni Logistics, a portfolio company of private equity funds EVE Partners and Ridgemont Equity Partners, in its acquisition of Air \u0026amp; Ground World Transport (“AGW”). Advised private equity firm Tacoma Investment in connection with the acquisition of a group of home healthcare companies and operators commonly known as One Point Health. One Point is a Texas-based home health provider, offering comprehensive and personalized care for patients. Represented Roper Technologies in its acquisition of viGlobal. viGlobal provides end-to-end talent management software to professional services organizations, including 500 law firms worldwide. Advised Cox Enterprises in its acquisition of Axios Media and related spin out of Axios’ HQ business into a separate entity in a transaction evaluating Axios at $525 million. Axios is a digital media company that produces long-form journalism, industry-focused newsletters, podcasts, an HBO series and operates local newsrooms in more than 20 U.S. cities. One of the co-founders of Axios, Jim VandeHei, also previously co-founded the media company Politico. Advised Cox Enterprises in a strategic investment in Mucci Farms, a 60-year industry leader with a network of thousands of acres of indoor grown fruits and vegetables.","searchable_name":"Rahul Patel","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":444322,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1466,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMike Paulhus is a litigation partner who\u0026nbsp;focuses his practice on defending healthcare and life sciences clients in mission critical civil and criminal government investigations.\u0026nbsp; He has represented clients in more than 65\u0026nbsp;high-stakes federal and state healthcare false claims and \u003cem\u003equi tam\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;matters in courts and U.S. Attorney's Offices across the country.\u0026nbsp; Chambers USA recognizes\u0026nbsp;Mike nationally for False Claims Act defense work and as a Band 1 Healthcare attorney in Georgia, describing him as \"\u003cem\u003ea go-to attorney for providers facing external investigations and enforcement actions, as well as\u0026nbsp;False Claims Act suits\u003c/em\u003e.\"\u0026nbsp; Chambers reports clients\u0026nbsp;describe Mike as \"\u003cem\u003eextremely knowledgeable about the FCA and its intricacies\u003c/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003ean extremely high-quality lawyer and adviser\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026nbsp; \u003cem\u003eHe is efficient, effective and professional\u003c/em\u003e.\"\u0026nbsp; Mike is a national thought leader, speaking regularly and teaching a Healthcare Fraud \u0026amp; Abuse seminar at Georgia State University School of Law.\u0026nbsp; He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Health Law Association.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike represents a wide range of healthcare and life sciences clients including\u0026nbsp;academic medical centers, national and regional hospital systems, health IT software developers, pharmaceutical, medical device and biologics manufacturers, physician group practices, retail and long-term-care pharmacies, laboratory companies, skilled nursing operators, behavioral health facilities, home health, hospice and palliative care providers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsulting firm, BTI, named Mike a Client Service All-Star in 2024 and 2022 as one of the attorneys nationwide \u0026ldquo;who stand above all the others in delivering the absolute best in client service.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; In 2019, Mike took to trial and won a significant healthcare fraud case against the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and a relator in a major Insurance Frauds Prevention Act trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court, which was recognized as one of the Daily Journal\u0026rsquo;s 2019 Top California Verdicts and established key precedent for future litigants, establishing no right to a jury trial for California Insurance Fraud Prevention Act cases (i.e., state private insurance False Claims Act).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike is actively involved in the community, serving on the\u0026nbsp;Board of Directors of The Atlanta Opera.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth F. 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This win was confirmed by the California Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emultiple healthcare providers\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003edevice manufacturers\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in various stages of government investigations as well as False Claims Act litigation with private relators and the U.S. Department of Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave secured numerous declinations to intervene by the DOJ and state Medicaid Fraud Control Units, followed by subsequent dismissal of complaints by the plaintiff/relator following an investigation in FCA\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003equi tam\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;suits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon three successive cases for long-term-care pharmacy\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eOmnicare\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;defending against FCA allegations by serial relator Fox Rx:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresented Regional hospital and corporate parent\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein qui tam complaint alleging violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and state Medicaid Fraud Act. The Relator alleged that a surgeon violated the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute by requesting that the hospital purchase medical devices from a business owned by a family member. The Court dismissed all federal claims with prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, separately holding that the corporate parent could not be held liable for the actions alleged in the complaint. The court\u0026rsquo;s opinion also included important holdings favorable to defendants on the scope of the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresented national hospice and palliative care provider\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an investigation and associated Civil Investigative Demand from the United States Department of Justice, requesting information on potential FCA violations involving allegations of improper medical director relationships. Engaged with the government and was successful in obtaining a declination and Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice of the action to which the Attorney General consented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresented regional hospital and corporate parent\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in qui tam complaint alleging violations of the FCA and Anti-Kickback Statute based on alleged improper admissions for geriatric psychiatric patients. Filed multiple rounds of motions to dismiss under Rules 9(b) and 12(b)(6). Court ultimately granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Omnicare, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, No. 1:11-cv-962-WSD, 2014 WL 2158412 (N.D. Ga. May 23, 2014). 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The Relator alleged that a surgeon violated the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute by requesting that the hospital purchase medical devices from a business owned by a family member. The Court dismissed all federal claims with prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, separately holding that the corporate parent could not be held liable for the actions alleged in the complaint. The court\u0026rsquo;s opinion also included important holdings favorable to defendants on the scope of the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresented national hospice and palliative care provider\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an investigation and associated Civil Investigative Demand from the United States Department of Justice, requesting information on potential FCA violations involving allegations of improper medical director relationships. 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Won motion to dismiss for Omnicare in FCA\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003equi tam\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;litigation regarding generic drug substitution and National Drug Codes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Dr. Reddy\u0026rsquo;s Inc. et al.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e, No. 1:13-cv-3779-DLC, 2014 WL 6750277 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 1, 2014). Won motion to dismiss for Omnicare in FCA\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003equi tam\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;litigation regarding Medicare Part D dispensing fees and Anti-Kickback Statute allegations regarding generic drug rebates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States ex rel. Stephens v. Tissue Science Laboratories, Inc\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e, 664 F. Supp. 2d 1310 (N.D. Ga. 2009). Won dismissal for medical device manufacturer in False Claims Act litigation regarding allegations of off-label promotion of hernia repair mesh. 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Rapier v. SRCC Assocs., LLC, et al., Case No. BC 641254 (Cal. Super. Ct). Won a complete defense verdict on behalf of Prime Healthcare, a 45-hospital system, and its affiliate, Encino Hospital, against the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and a relator in a significant Insurance Frauds Prevention Act (IFPA) trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Court rejected the CDI’s claims, finding no evidence of fraud and establishing a precedent-setting verdict for healthcare providers. This win was confirmed by the California Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.{{ FIELD }}Representing multiple healthcare providers and device manufacturers in various stages of government investigations as well as False Claims Act litigation with private relators and the U.S. Department of Justice.{{ FIELD }}Have secured numerous declinations to intervene by the DOJ and state Medicaid Fraud Control Units, followed by subsequent dismissal of complaints by the plaintiff/relator following an investigation in FCA qui tam suits.{{ FIELD }}Won three successive cases for long-term-care pharmacy Omnicare defending against FCA allegations by serial relator Fox Rx:{{ FIELD }}Represented Regional hospital and corporate parent in qui tam complaint alleging violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and state Medicaid Fraud Act. The Relator alleged that a surgeon violated the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute by requesting that the hospital purchase medical devices from a business owned by a family member. The Court dismissed all federal claims with prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, separately holding that the corporate parent could not be held liable for the actions alleged in the complaint. The court’s opinion also included important holdings favorable to defendants on the scope of the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.{{ FIELD }}Represented national hospice and palliative care provider in an investigation and associated Civil Investigative Demand from the United States Department of Justice, requesting information on potential FCA violations involving allegations of improper medical director relationships. Engaged with the government and was successful in obtaining a declination and Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice of the action to which the Attorney General consented.{{ FIELD }}Represented regional hospital and corporate parent in qui tam complaint alleging violations of the FCA and Anti-Kickback Statute based on alleged improper admissions for geriatric psychiatric patients. Filed multiple rounds of motions to dismiss under Rules 9(b) and 12(b)(6). Court ultimately granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice.{{ FIELD }}United States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Omnicare, Inc., No. 1:11-cv-962-WSD, 2014 WL 2158412 (N.D. Ga. May 23, 2014). Won complete summary judgment and award of costs (and preceding successive motions to dismiss) for Omnicare in FCA qui tam litigation regarding the scope of Medicare Part D drug coverage. In the first order, five of eight claims were dismissed with prejudice and three with leave to replead. See 2012 WL 8020674 (Aug. 29, 2012). In its second order, the Court dismissed two counts and significantly restricted the remaining theories, dismissing relator’s attempt to proceed with purported nationwide claims on behalf of all Part D plans. See 2013 WL 2303768 (May 17, 2013).{{ FIELD }}United States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Omnicare, Inc., No. 1:12-cv-00275-DLC, 2014 WL 3928780 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 12, 2014). Won motion to dismiss for Omnicare in FCA qui tam litigation regarding generic drug substitution and National Drug Codes.\n {{ FIELD }}United States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Dr. Reddy’s Inc. et al., No. 1:13-cv-3779-DLC, 2014 WL 6750277 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 1, 2014). Won motion to dismiss for Omnicare in FCA qui tam litigation regarding Medicare Part D dispensing fees and Anti-Kickback Statute allegations regarding generic drug rebates.{{ FIELD }}United States ex rel. Stephens v. Tissue Science Laboratories, Inc., 664 F. Supp. 2d 1310 (N.D. Ga. 2009). Won dismissal for medical device manufacturer in False Claims Act litigation regarding allegations of off-label promotion of hernia repair mesh. The decision created important precedent advancing the principle that Medicare DRG payments for inpatient services can preclude a finding of materiality under the FCA for products bundled within the DRG payment.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading pharmaceutical companies in investigations into physician interaction practices, off-label promotion, and safety of various prescription drugs by the DOJ, multiple state attorneys general and private litigants.{{ FIELD }}Mike Paulhus is a litigation partner who focuses his practice on defending healthcare and life sciences clients in mission critical civil and criminal government investigations.  He has represented clients in more than 65 high-stakes federal and state healthcare false claims and qui tam matters in courts and U.S. Attorney's Offices across the country.  Chambers USA recognizes Mike nationally for False Claims Act defense work and as a Band 1 Healthcare attorney in Georgia, describing him as \"a go-to attorney for providers facing external investigations and enforcement actions, as well as False Claims Act suits.\"  Chambers reports clients describe Mike as \"extremely knowledgeable about the FCA and its intricacies\" and \"an extremely high-quality lawyer and adviser.  He is efficient, effective and professional.\"  Mike is a national thought leader, speaking regularly and teaching a Healthcare Fraud \u0026amp; Abuse seminar at Georgia State University School of Law.  He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Health Law Association. \nMike represents a wide range of healthcare and life sciences clients including academic medical centers, national and regional hospital systems, health IT software developers, pharmaceutical, medical device and biologics manufacturers, physician group practices, retail and long-term-care pharmacies, laboratory companies, skilled nursing operators, behavioral health facilities, home health, hospice and palliative care providers, and durable medical equipment suppliers. \nConsulting firm, BTI, named Mike a Client Service All-Star in 2024 and 2022 as one of the attorneys nationwide “who stand above all the others in delivering the absolute best in client service.”  In 2019, Mike took to trial and won a significant healthcare fraud case against the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and a relator in a major Insurance Frauds Prevention Act trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court, which was recognized as one of the Daily Journal’s 2019 Top California Verdicts and established key precedent for future litigants, establishing no right to a jury trial for California Insurance Fraud Prevention Act cases (i.e., state private insurance False Claims Act). \nMike is actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors of The Atlanta Opera.  \nHe served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth F. Ripple, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Partner \"He goes above and beyond for his clients and is super responsive.\"  Chambers USA (2022) Top Ranked Lawyer, Healthcare Chambers USA, Georgia (2017-2022) Healthcare: Georgia Super Lawyers, 2017-2022 Healthcare Rising Star: Georgia Super Lawyers, 2010–2016 MVP of Healthcare Law360, 2014 Rising Star in Healthcare  Law360, 2013 40 Under 40 Georgia Attorneys On the Rise The Daily Report, 2013 Outstanding Young Healthcare Lawyers Nightingale’s Healthcare News, 2009 Boston College Boston College Law School Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee University School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia District of Columbia Georgia American Bar Association Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys Federal Bar Association American Health Law Association Health Care Compliance Association Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2016 LEAD Atlanta, Class of 2012 Order of the Coif, Washington \u0026amp; Lee University School of Law, 2002 Phi Beta Kappa, Boston College, 1999 Law Clerk, Honorable Kenneth F. Ripple, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit State ex rel. Rapier v. SRCC Assocs., LLC, et al., Case No. BC 641254 (Cal. Super. Ct). Won a complete defense verdict on behalf of Prime Healthcare, a 45-hospital system, and its affiliate, Encino Hospital, against the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and a relator in a significant Insurance Frauds Prevention Act (IFPA) trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Court rejected the CDI’s claims, finding no evidence of fraud and establishing a precedent-setting verdict for healthcare providers. This win was confirmed by the California Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Representing multiple healthcare providers and device manufacturers in various stages of government investigations as well as False Claims Act litigation with private relators and the U.S. Department of Justice. Have secured numerous declinations to intervene by the DOJ and state Medicaid Fraud Control Units, followed by subsequent dismissal of complaints by the plaintiff/relator following an investigation in FCA qui tam suits. Won three successive cases for long-term-care pharmacy Omnicare defending against FCA allegations by serial relator Fox Rx: Represented Regional hospital and corporate parent in qui tam complaint alleging violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and state Medicaid Fraud Act. The Relator alleged that a surgeon violated the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute by requesting that the hospital purchase medical devices from a business owned by a family member. The Court dismissed all federal claims with prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, separately holding that the corporate parent could not be held liable for the actions alleged in the complaint. The court’s opinion also included important holdings favorable to defendants on the scope of the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. Represented national hospice and palliative care provider in an investigation and associated Civil Investigative Demand from the United States Department of Justice, requesting information on potential FCA violations involving allegations of improper medical director relationships. Engaged with the government and was successful in obtaining a declination and Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice of the action to which the Attorney General consented. Represented regional hospital and corporate parent in qui tam complaint alleging violations of the FCA and Anti-Kickback Statute based on alleged improper admissions for geriatric psychiatric patients. Filed multiple rounds of motions to dismiss under Rules 9(b) and 12(b)(6). Court ultimately granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice. United States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Omnicare, Inc., No. 1:11-cv-962-WSD, 2014 WL 2158412 (N.D. Ga. May 23, 2014). Won complete summary judgment and award of costs (and preceding successive motions to dismiss) for Omnicare in FCA qui tam litigation regarding the scope of Medicare Part D drug coverage. In the first order, five of eight claims were dismissed with prejudice and three with leave to replead. See 2012 WL 8020674 (Aug. 29, 2012). In its second order, the Court dismissed two counts and significantly restricted the remaining theories, dismissing relator’s attempt to proceed with purported nationwide claims on behalf of all Part D plans. See 2013 WL 2303768 (May 17, 2013). United States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Omnicare, Inc., No. 1:12-cv-00275-DLC, 2014 WL 3928780 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 12, 2014). Won motion to dismiss for Omnicare in FCA qui tam litigation regarding generic drug substitution and National Drug Codes.\n  United States ex rel. Fox Rx., Inc. v. Dr. Reddy’s Inc. et al., No. 1:13-cv-3779-DLC, 2014 WL 6750277 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 1, 2014). Won motion to dismiss for Omnicare in FCA qui tam litigation regarding Medicare Part D dispensing fees and Anti-Kickback Statute allegations regarding generic drug rebates. United States ex rel. Stephens v. Tissue Science Laboratories, Inc., 664 F. Supp. 2d 1310 (N.D. Ga. 2009). Won dismissal for medical device manufacturer in False Claims Act litigation regarding allegations of off-label promotion of hernia repair mesh. The decision created important precedent advancing the principle that Medicare DRG payments for inpatient services can preclude a finding of materiality under the FCA for products bundled within the DRG payment. Represented leading pharmaceutical companies in investigations into physician interaction practices, off-label promotion, and safety of various prescription drugs by the DOJ, multiple state attorneys general and private litigants.","searchable_name":"Michael E. 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Warren is a partner in the firm's Securities and Shareholder Litigation practice, which has been recognized by \u003cem\u003eLaw360\u003c/em\u003e as a Securities Group of the Year and by \u003cem\u003eU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report\u003c/em\u003e as a National Tier 1 practice. \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e has recognized Warren as a \"leading lawyer\" and a \"standout\" in securities litigation defense.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarren represents clients in class actions and shareholder derivative litigation involving federal and state securities laws, directors' and officers' fiduciary duties, and other corporate governance and transactional litigation matters. He also represents corporations, directors, and officers in internal and government investigations and related litigation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarren has been recognized as a recommended M\u0026amp;A and Securities litigator by \u003cem\u003eLegal 500 \u003c/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eChambers (Band 1)\u003c/em\u003e, and named as a Georgia Super Lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"b-warren-pope","email":"wpope@kslaw.com","phone":"+1 404 421 9328","matters":["\u003cp\u003eDefended Newell Brands and certain of its directors and officers in securities class action arising out of stock price drops following disappointing financial results. Won motion to dismiss; affirmed on appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended Floor \u0026amp; Decor and its officers in securities litigation following stock price drop. Won motion to dismiss; no appeal. Derivative litigation ongoing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended National Vision Inc. and its officers in securities litigation following stock price drop. Won motion to dismiss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended ADTRAN and its officers in securities litigation following stock price drop. Won motion to dismiss; no appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Triangle Capital Corporation in securities class action arising out of disappointing quarterly results. Won motion to dismiss; affirmed on appeal. Defended M\u0026amp;A litigation against TCAP challenging $1 billion in transactions with Benefit Street Partners and Barings. Defeated attempt to stop transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended Aaron's, Inc. and certain of its directors and officers in securities class action litigation arising out of quarterly earnings miss and revised financial guidance. Won motion to dismiss. No appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended Progressive Holdings, Inc. and Aaron\u0026rsquo;s Inc. and certain of their officers in securities litigation following announcement of settlement with Federal Trade Commission. Won motion to dismiss. No appeal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended Equifax, Inc. and certain of its directors and officers in securities and derivative litigation arising out of 2017 data breach incident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDefended Capitala Finance Corp. and certain of its directors and officers in securities class action litigation arising out of disappointing quarterly results. Won motion to dismiss. 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Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented Coca-Cola in connection with the Perkins \u0026amp; Marie Callender's bankruptcy case (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Advised the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority during their procurement of renewable and energy storage resources—one of the single largest energy transition programs in the United States.{{ FIELD }}Represented KKR Credit Advisors as prepetition lender and joint-venture purchaser through partial credit bid of substantially all the assets of Borden Dairy through 363 sale in connection with the company’s chapter 11 cases (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Represented a lender in connection with contested UCC foreclosure and subsequent refinancing of indebtedness owed by leading home medical equipment company.{{ FIELD }}Represented Deutsche Bank in connection with its role as collateral agent for certain priority guaranty notes in In re iHeartMedia (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented former directors and officers of Implant Sciences Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Represented Carter's, Inc., the largest non-toy supplier in In re Toys R’ Us (Bankr. E.D. Va.).{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firms with respect to acquisition of distressed companies, and workouts of their portfolio companies.{{ FIELD }}Represented landlords and tenants in bankruptcy matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large foreign finance house in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Sarah is a trusted advisor to corporate debtors, institutional banks, private credit funds, and other key stakeholders navigating complex special situations and restructurings. Her practice encompasses high-profile chapter 11 proceedings, sophisticated out-of-court transactions including liability management exercises, and distressed M\u0026amp;A. She is equally formidable in the courtroom, representing litigants in contested matters, adversary proceedings, federal court appeals, and other complex bankruptcy and insolvency disputes. Her work spans the energy, health care, technology, manufacturing, retail, real estate, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. \nBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Sarah served as a law clerk to Judge James E. Graves, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Chief Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr. of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.\nSarah's accomplishments have earned widespread recognition. Chambers USA named her an Up \u0026amp; Coming lawyer in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, with interviewees describing her as \"very bright, extremely hard-working and well-rounded.\" She has been consecutively recognized among the 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy \u0026amp; Restructuring Lawyers and was selected for the American Bankruptcy Institute's prestigious \"40 Under 40\" list of emerging insolvency leaders in 2022. Yahoo! Finance honored her as one of its HERoes — 100 Future Leaders from 2020 through 2022, while Private Debt Investor named her a Rising Star in 2022, and Georgia Trend Magazine included her in its \"40 Under 40\" class of 2020.\nSarah is deeply committed to advancing the profession and supporting the next generation of leaders. She serves as a Board Member of Girls Just Wanna Have Funds and has held leadership roles with the International Women's Insolvency \u0026amp; Restructuring Confederation, including as director at large for the Georgia network. She is also an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association. A frequent speaker and prolific author, Sarah's insights have appeared in numerous industry journals, law reviews, and other leading publications. Sarah Primrose lawyer Partner 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy \u0026amp; Restructuring Lawyers Lawdragon, 2022-2025 \"40 Under 40\" Emerging Leaders in Insolvency American Bankruptcy Institute, 2022 On the Rise Florida Legal Awards (2024), Daily Business Review (Southeast, 2023) Rising Star Private Debt Investor, 2022 Top 500 Attorney Under 40 Lawdragon 500X , 2023, 2024 HERoes - Top 100 Future Leaders Yahoo! 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