2024 Private Equity Year in Review
A Year of Growth, Success for Private Equity Practice and Our Clients
Holland & Knight is proud to share its 2024 Private Equity Year in Review, highlighting the firm's continued leadership and strategic growth in the market. Building on decades of experience, Holland & Knight provides a premier platform for middle-market private equity transactions, advising more than 315 clients in over 500 transactions in the last year alone. Our attorneys combine experience, innovation and client-centricity to drive the business goals and objectives of all market participants. Their hard work resulted in many successes for our clients and firm, including ranking among the top five most active law firms in the world for private equity transactions and recognition as the Americas Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network.
As we look back on the past year, we are thankful for our clients, friends and referral sources and are proud of all that we have achieved together. We hope this Private Equity Year in Review offers valuable perspectives on market trends and showcases our shared achievements in 2024.
By the Numbers
In 2024, Holland & Knight helped more than 315 clients close over 500 private equity transactions. These numbers are a testament to the firm's strengths in the private equity market.
Market-Leading Rankings and Recognitions
Holland & Knight continues to rank among the most active law firms in the world advising on private equity transactions in reputable benchmarking publications. The firm was also honored for its role in several transactions that were recognized with "Deal of the Year" awards. These rankings and recognitions reflect our innovative approach, commitment to high-quality client services and dedication to establishing long-standing relationships.
Deal Spotlight
Holland & Knight attorneys helped clients navigate and close a number of market-leading transactions in 2024. The 2024 Private Equity Year in Review spotlights several marquee transactions across industries and geographies that demonstrate the firm's commitment to providing excellent client service to advance the business goals and objectives of our clients.
Power Plays
In a year defined by strategic pivots and bold investments, private equity market participants navigated shifting economic conditions with agility and innovation. This section of the 2024 Private Equity Year in Review explores trends that shaped the industry, highlighting the power plays that helped to define the year.
Value Through HK Deal Flow℠
Holland & Knight's HK Deal FlowSM program achieved remarkable growth, solidifying its position as a premier program for connecting buyers, lenders and investors of all types with dealmakers and companies. The program experienced strong performance in a year where deal flow was unpredictable and slower across the industry.
Event Highlights
In 2024, Holland & Knight actively hosted or participated in more than 25 private equity-focused events, convening more than 1,100 professionals from nearly 600 private equity firms, family offices, independent sponsors, search funds, investment banks and businesses. These gatherings fostered collaboration and insights across the private equity sector.
Market Outlook – Hot Topics and Trends
As the private equity market prepares for 2025, shifting economic conditions, evolving regulation and emerging technologies are set to shape the dealmaking landscape. Market participants are expecting the continued emergence of private credit as a pivotal alternative lending solution, a shift toward consumer-focused businesses and a surge in healthcare technology investments – all of which create challenges and opportunities.
See You in 2025!
As we look forward to the year ahead, we are excited at the prospect of connecting with many of our cherished clients and friends at marquee events and conferences. The shared experiences, insightful conversations and collaborative spirit that these gatherings foster are invaluable to us. We eagerly await the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas and strengthen the bonds that make our professional relationships truly exceptional. We'll see you soon!
