Michael J. Holley
Michael Holley is the chair of the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on representing private equity firms, strategic investors and their portfolio companies in the structuring and execution of leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, private offerings, recapitalizations, and mergers and acquisitions. Michael also advises clients on corporate governance, compliance and other general corporate matters. Michael’s experience covers a range of industries including healthcare services, healthcare information technology, manufacturing and technology.
Michael’s practice includes:
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Representing private companies and private equity sponsors in mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures and recapitalizations.
- Venture Capital –Representing investors and start-up and emerging growth companies in early- and late-stage venture capital and growth equity investments, mezzanine debt financings, and other private finance matters.
- Private Equity Fund Formation – Representing private equity fund sponsors and investors in private equity fund formations, fund-level restructurings and governance matters.
Memberships
Nashville Capital Network — Board Member
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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Representation of LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, in its acquisition of Workplace Modular Systems, a supplier of workstation platforms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of JobNimbus LLC, a portfolio company of Mainsail Partners and leading provider of project management software for roofers, in its acquisition of Roofer Marketers, Inc., a digital marketing agency specializing in the roofing industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of ShopSabre Holding Company, a LFM Capital portfolio company, in its acquisition of Langmuir Systems, a manufacturer of computer numerical controlled cutting machines and accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of LFM Capital, a private equity company, in its acquisition of APQS, a manufacturer of long arm quilting machines, and Ballistech, a manufacturer of basketball practice devices, in a single transaction. Term of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Heartland Steel Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of LFM Capital Partners, L.P., that makes steel racking, platforms, and safety solutions that are easy to use, made to last, and manufactured right here in the United States, in its acquisition of SteelPro LLC, a steel fabrication company based out of Houston, MS. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Rainier Holding Company, LLC, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, a private equity firm, in its acquisition of Outdoor America Images, inc., a minority-owned enterprise and full-service supplier of Visual Branding solutions that enhance brand identity. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Investment in a leading software solution for the moving services industry.
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Sale of large custom and specialty utility trailer lines of business.
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Investment in a vertically integrated group of manufacturing companies serving the data center, electric vehicle, and robotic markets.
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Representation of Rainier Holding Company, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, in its acquisition of Eclipse Awning Systems, LLC; DIY Awnings, LLC; Sunstopper Shade, LLC and DIY Window Shades, LLC, which are multiple awning manufacturers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Publications
Past Events
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Nashville Post “In Charge” — Legal Sector (2022-2023); Finance Sector (2020-2021)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Tax Law (2013-2023)
New York University School of Law’s Tax Law Review — Graduate Editor
Mississippi Law Journal — Executive Editor