Global M&A firm hangs a Stamford shingle
Miami-based Holland & Knight, an international law firm of 1,200 employees, has opened its 25th office in Stamford and staffed it with a group of veteran corporate and mergers-and-acquisitions lawyers.
The address is One Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Blvd., Suite 1400 and Stamford itself is at least part of the attraction.
Holland & Knight”™s Managing Partner Steven Sonberg said, “The establishment of an office in Stamford, where many private equity funds are based, presents unique opportunities for the firm.”
The group includes partners Christopher Cerrito, Martin Clarke, John Flaherty, Thomas Freed, Evan Seideman, Lindsay Sheehy, Gloria Skigen, Merrill Ulmer and Victoria Zerjav.
Said Holland & Knight in a prepared statement announcing the opening, “They represent private equity firms, Fortune 1,000 companies, private corporations, individuals and venture capital funds in a wide variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate and fund formations, securities offerings, reorganizations, joint venture formations, cross-border transactions, and ERISA and employee benefits matters.”
“This group of lawyers was previously with Dickstein Shapiro in Stamford,” Holland & Knight said.
“This team of lawyers adds greater depth to our corporate and M&A practices, which have been steadily expanding over the past several years,” said Sonberg. “These outstanding lawyers will enable us to further enhance our service to clients. Their significant private equity and venture capital experience will allow the firm to grow its practices in these areas.”
“Most of our group has practiced together for many years, and we are very pleased to become a part of Holland & Knight,” said Mr. Seideman, who will serve as executive partner of the Stamford office. “We believe it is a great fit from a client, practice and culture perspective. Our concentration of mid-market corporate clients aligns well with Holland & Knight”™s existing client base, and our fund clients will benefit from the firm”™s broader platform.”