Private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies call on Meredith Collins for her experience advising clients through various types of transformative transactions, including structuring and negotiating acquisitions (both growth investments and change of control buyouts), mergers, and divestitures, with a focus on delivering practical solutions that advance business objectives. Her representation covers a broad range of highly regulated sectors, including digital/technology, financial advisory and healthcare services. She brings a deep understanding of the unique regulatory and operational considerations affecting healthcare and technology-enabled businesses, enabling her to anticipate challenges and drive efficient deal execution.
Meredith Edwards Collins
Member
Nashville
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Meredith Edwards Collins
Member
Nashville
meredith.collins@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/collins-meredith-edwards/
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019)
Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020) and Education Committee (2020-2021)
Belmont Inn of Court — Founding Member
Private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies call on Meredith Collins for her experience advising clients through various types of transformative transactions, including structuring and negotiating acquisitions (both growth investments and change of control buyouts), mergers, and divestitures, with a focus on delivering practical solutions that advance business objectives. Her representation covers a broad range of highly regulated sectors, including digital/technology, financial advisory and healthcare services. She brings a deep understanding of the unique regulatory and operational considerations affecting healthcare and technology-enabled businesses, enabling her to anticipate challenges and drive efficient deal execution.
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA) — Physician Organizations Practice Group Leadership Development Program (2018-2019)
Nashville Health Care Council — Leadership Health Care, Delegations Committee (2018-2019), Membership Committee (2019-2020) and Education Committee (2020-2021)
Belmont Inn of Court — Founding Member
Representative Experience
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We represented Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, PLC, a multi-disciplinary physician-owned platform providing comprehensive cancer and urology care, in its sale...
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We represented Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH), a leading, diversified home care platform focused on providing care to medically...
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We represented Valor Healthcare, Inc., a portfolio company of Trive Capital and a national leader in federal healthcare services, in...
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We represented Coker, a national healthcare advisory and consulting firm and portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, in its acquisition...
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We represented Springline Advisory, a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, in its acquisition of Fiske, a provider of financial...
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Springline Advisory, a Portfolio Company of Trinity Hunt Partners, Acquires Clark, Raymond & Company
Representation of Springline Advisory, a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, in its acquisition of Clark, Raymond & Company, a financial advisory services company.
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Acquisition of a vascular and surgical care company
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We represented Coker, a national healthcare advisory and consulting firm and portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, in its acquisition...
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We represented Coker, a national healthcare advisory and consulting firm and portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, in its acquisition...
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Representation of Support, LLC, a leading provider of community-based solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado, in its acquisition of Nostalgia, a provider in community supported and residential services.
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Publications
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November 12, 2025 | Firm Publication
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July 29, 2025 | Firm Publication
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June 24, 2025 | Firm Publication
Upcoming Events
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January 12-15, 2026 | San Francisco, CaliforniaJ.P. Morgan
Past Events
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April 25, 2025 | WebinarFounders Advisors: The Founders Forum
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April 7-8, 2025 | Chicago, IllinoisKayo Conference Series
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January 13-15, 2025 | San Francisco, CaliforniaJ.P. Morgan
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 21, 2025 | Best Lawyers®
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
Publications
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November 12, 2025 | Firm Publication
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July 29, 2025 | Firm Publication
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June 24, 2025 | Firm Publication
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April 16, 2025 | Firm Publication
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January 16, 2025 | Firm Publication
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August 14, 2024 | Firm Publication
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January 11, 2024 | Firm Publication
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January 8, 2024 | Firm Publication
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September 27, 2023 | Firm Publication
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September 14, 2022 | HR Law Talk Blog
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April 14, 2022 | Firm Publication
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January 18, 2022 | Firm Publication
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November 4, 2021 | Firm Publication
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October 2, 2020 | Firm Publication
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March 31, 2020 | HR Law Talk Blog
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January 21, 2020 | Firm Publication
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December 16, 2014
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April 7, 2014
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 21, 2025 | Best Lawyers®
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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January 14, 2021 | Firm News
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December 17, 2019 | Leadership Health Care
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November 5, 2019 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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November 9, 2018 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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November 7, 2017
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December 1, 2016
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November 24, 2014
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June 3, 2014
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December 4, 2013
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November 27, 2013 | Bio-IT World
Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America© — Health Care Law (2024-2026)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star”(2016-2019)
Mississippi Law Journal — Associate Articles Editor
Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America© — Health Care Law (2024-2026)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star”(2016-2019)
Mississippi Law Journal — Associate Articles Editor
Related Services
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University of Mississippi School of Law - J.D., 2009
magna cum laude
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Belmont University - B.S., 2006
magna cum laude
Education
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University of Mississippi School of Law - J.D., 2009
magna cum laude
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Belmont University - B.S., 2006
magna cum laude
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Tennessee, 2009
Admissions
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Tennessee, 2009