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R. Davis Mello

R. Davis Mello

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Nashville
(615) 742-6551
dmello@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/mello-r-davis/

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Davis Mello represents buyers, sellers, investors and operators across a variety of industries in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, venture capital financings and other strategic corporate transactions. Davis also advises clients on corporate governance, compliance and other general corporate matters.

Working closely with attorneys from our nationally ranked healthcare practice, Davis has significant experience in healthcare services and healthcare information technology M&A. Outside of the healthcare industry, Davis has led the negotiation and execution of numerous deals in industries including manufacturing and distribution, industrial services, technology, and food and beverage. Davis is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of the American Bar Association.

Davis’s experience includes the representation of:

  • Private equity portfolio companies in connection with strategic acquisitions, equity and debt financing transactions and general corporate matters.
  • Private equity sponsors in connection with buyouts, growth equity investments, exits, fund formation and fund-level governance matters.
  • Public companies in connection with strategic acquisitions, divestitures, corporate venture capital investments, joint ventures and corporate restructuring transactions, as well as securities and governance matters.
  • Growth-stage companies in connection with equity and debt financings, corporate governance and investor relations, equity compensation and other general corporate matters.
  • Entrepreneurs and operators in connection with the sale of their businesses to strategic buyers and private equity sponsors.

Memberships

American Bar Association — Business Law Committee, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

  • Mainsail Partners’ Boostlingo Acquires Voiceboxer

    Representation of Mainsail Partners’ Boostlingo, a language software and technology company, in its acquisition of VoiceBoxer, which offers remote simultaneous interpreting, or RSI. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Mainsail Partners’ Boostlingo, a language software and technology company, in its acquisition of VoiceBoxer, which offers remote simultaneous...
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  • Mainsail Partners’ Boostlingo Acquires Interpreter Intelligence

    Representation of Mainsail Partners’ Boostlingo, a language software and technology company, in its acquisition of Interpreter Intelligence, a leader in interpretation management technology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Mainsail Partners’ Boostlingo, a language software and technology company, in its acquisition of Interpreter Intelligence, a leader in...
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  • Gibson Brands, Inc. Leads 50 Million Funding to Venue Group LLC

    Representation of Gibson Brands, Inc., an iconic American manufacturer of guitars and professional audio equipment based in Nashville, Tennessee in connection with their investment in Venue Group LLC.  Venue Group is a leading creator, developer and operator of music venues and hospitality offerings founded by Ben Lovett of Mumfod & Sons.

    We represented Gibson Brands, Inc., an iconic American manufacturer of guitars and professional audio equipment based in Nashville, Tennessee in...
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  • Pharos Capital’s Charter Health Care Group Acquires Silver Linings Hospice Care
    We represented Pharos Capital's post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of Silver Linings Hospice Care....
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  • Gen Cap America Acquires Lab Animal Cage Manufacturer

    Representation of Gen Cap America, Inc., a private equity firm focused on lower middle market buyouts, on its acquisition of Lab Products, LLC and Hartford Systems, LLC (together, “Lab Products”) from Avidity Science, LLC. Lab Products is a leading manufacturer providing an extensive line of laboratory research animal housing and care equipment. This transaction marks Gen Cap America’s fourteenth acquisition from its seventh fund.

    We represented Gen Cap America, Inc., a private equity firm focused on lower middle market buyouts, on its acquisition of...
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  • Pharos Capital’s Charter Health Care Group Acquires Genesis Hospice

    Representation of Pharos Capital’s post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of Genesis Hospice, a Texas-based hospice care provider. The addition of Genesis and Saints brings the number of Charter locations to 18 and marks the company’s fourth program in Texas.

    We represented Pharos Capital’s post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of Genesis Hospice, a Texas-based...
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  • Pharos Capital’s Charter Health Care Group Acquires Generations Hospice Care, Inc.
    We represented Pharos Capital's post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of Generations Hospice Care, Inc.,...
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  • Gen Cap America Sells L.W. Allen Inc. to Audax’s SJE

    Representation of Gen Cap America, Inc. in the sale of its portfolio company, L.W. Allen – a water and wastewater control systems manufacturer – to SJE Inc., a portfolio company of Audax Group and leading manufacturer of water and wastewater control solutions.

    We represented Gen Cap America, Inc. in the sale of its portfolio company, L.W. Allen – a water and wastewater...
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  • Pharos Capital’s Charter Health Care Group Acquires Providence Home Health and Hospice
    We represented Pharos Capital’s home and post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of sister companies...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Pharos Capital’s Charter Health Care Group Acquires Physmed Home Health Care and Serene Care Hospice

    Representation of Pharos Capital’s post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of sister companies Physmed Home Health Care and Serene Care Hospice. Physmed Home Health specializes in geriatric care, delivering traditional home health nursing and therapy services, as well as social work and dietician services. Serene Care Hospice provides in-home end-of-life care with services including nursing care, spiritual care and bereavement support. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

    We represented Pharos Capital’s post-acute care provider platform, Charter Health Care Group, in its acquisition of sister companies Physmed Home...
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    Client Type: Private Company

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Past Events

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch — Corporate Law (2021-2023)

Vanderbilt Journal of Transactional Law — Articles Selection Editor

Vanderbilt Law School — John W. Wade Scholar

Miami University — Harrison Scholar

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Education

  • Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2012
  • Miami University - B.A., B.S., 2009

Admissions

  • Tennessee, 2012