Holland & Knight Recognized for Top Deal at 15th Annual International M&A Awards

NEW YORK (August 5, 2024) – A transaction completed by Holland & Knight attorneys was named "Energy Deal of the Year" (Over $100MM) by The M&A Advisor. The winners will be recognized at the 15th Annual International M&A Awards on Sept. 24, 2024, during the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in New York.

Neste Oyj's (Nasdaq: NTOIY) acquisition of the used cooking oil collection and aggregation business and related assets on the U.S. West Coast from Crimson Renewable Energy Holdings LLC was named Energy Deal of the Year (Over $100MM). Neste, a Finland-based company and the world's largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable airline fuels, strengthened its position in the United States through the acquisition in support of its aim to meet the growing global need for renewable products.

Holland & Knight's representation of Neste Oyj was led by Partner Seth Belzley. He received assistance from Partners John Dierking and Brandon Bloom and Associate Brandon Palacio. Specialists on the transaction include Partners Marne Sussman and Daniel Barsky and Associates Melanie Chaewsky and Jessica Kirk.

The M&A Advisor is a network of M&A, turnaround and finance professionals that honors achievement, presents thought leadership and facilitates connections. An independent judging panel of industry experts evaluated nominations representing companies from across the world – a wide and varied group with deals valued at $10 million to tens of billions.

Recently recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network, Holland & Knight regularly ranks among the leading M&A and private equity law firms in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, PitchBook and The Deal. Through the HK Deal Flow℠ program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors.