Luke Smith represents companies across the nation in complex litigation and antitrust compliance. He provides antitrust counseling and analysis in proposed mergers and acquisitions, including Hart-Scott Rodino Act (HSR) pre-merger filing notifications. Other clients, primarily healthcare companies, have benefited from Luke’s knowledge of industry-specific antitrust issues, including clinical integration, accountable care organizations, payor/provider negotiations, and healthcare joint ventures. During the past five years, Luke has advised on transactions worth more than $28 billion, over half of which was in the healthcare industry.
Lucas Ross Smith
Member
Nashville
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Lucas Ross Smith
Member
Nashville
lsmith@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/smith-lucas-ross/
Memberships
American Bar Association, Antitrust Section
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Luke Smith represents companies across the nation in complex litigation and antitrust compliance. He provides antitrust counseling and analysis in proposed mergers and acquisitions, including Hart-Scott Rodino Act (HSR) pre-merger filing notifications. Other clients, primarily healthcare companies, have benefited from Luke’s knowledge of industry-specific antitrust issues, including clinical integration, accountable care organizations, payor/provider negotiations, and healthcare joint ventures. During the past five years, Luke has advised on transactions worth more than $28 billion, over half of which was in the healthcare industry.
Memberships
American Bar Association, Antitrust Section
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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We represented Wellvana, a value-based healthcare solutions company, in its strategic acquisition of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) business...
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We represented Facility Services Management, Inc. (FSI), a premier business services company specializing in facility maintenance and management, medical facility...
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We represented Healthfuse, a portfolio company of New Capital Partners and an industry leader in revenue cycle vendor management, in...
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Long-term lease of hospital to a not-for-profit healthcare organization
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We represented Veterinary Innovative Partners LLC, a cutting-edge veterinary care institution located in Nashville, TN, in its acquisition of Valley Veterinary Care Holdings, LLC, an industry leader in growing general and emergency veterinary practices.
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Representation of Salient, a portfolio company of LFM Capital and a designer and manufacturer of generator docking stations, switchboards, switchgear, control panels, and other automation and control-based power solutions, in its sale to Trystar, a portfolio company of Blackstone.
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Represented National HealthCare Corporation (Nasdaq: NHC), a leading provider in senior care, in its acquisition of White Oak Senior Living’s 15–property portfolio operation in North and South Carolina.
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We represented i3 Verticals (Nasdaq: IIIV), a software and technology company in healthcare, education, and public sectors, in its sale...
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Representation of Whistler Capital Partners, a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm, in its investment in AmeriPro Health, a leading provider of emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services, patient logistics and services ancillary thereto. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Hibbett, Inc.(Nasdaq:HIBB), an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, in its acquisition by JD Sports Fashion plc (LSE:JD), a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced April 23, 2024, JD Sports has acquired all outstanding shares of Hibbett for $87.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of $1.1 billion. The transaction closed on July 25, 2024, following Hibbett stockholder approval, required regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing.
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Publications
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April 24, 2025 | Firm Publication
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January 23, 2025 | Firm Publication
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January 10, 2025 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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April 3, 2025 | Washington, D.C.American Bar Association - Antitrust Spring Meeting
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October 21, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
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April 25, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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June 9, 2025 | American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section
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Luke Smith Discusses Expectations for Healthcare Antitrust Policy in New Presidential AdministrationNovember 13, 2024 | STAT News
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October 28, 2024 | Hospice News
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April 24, 2025 | Firm Publication
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January 23, 2025 | Firm Publication
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January 10, 2025 | Firm Publication
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November 12, 2024 | Firm Publication
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September 23, 2024 | Firm Publication
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May 20, 2024 | Middle Market Growth
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May 20, 2024 | Firm Publication
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May 15, 2024 | Firm Publication
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May 3, 2024 | HR Law Talk Blog
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January 23, 2024 | Firm Publication
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January 18, 2024 | Firm Publication
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January 8, 2024 | Firm Publication
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January 27, 2023 | Firm Publication
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January 10, 2023 | Firm Publication
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January 27, 2022 | Firm Publication
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August 9, 2021 | Firm Publication
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March 10, 2021 | Firm Publication
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February 3, 2021 | Firm Publication
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July 15, 2020 | Firm Publication
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February 4, 2020 | Firm Publication
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January 29, 2020 | Firm Publication
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March 23, 2018 | Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions Handbook, Second Edition
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January 30, 2018 | Firm Publication
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January 25, 2017 | Firm Publication
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January 26, 2016 | Firm Publication
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January 16, 2015
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September 15, 2014
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January 29, 2014
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October 3, 2013
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June 19, 2013 | Firm Publication
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June 5, 2013
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January 4, 2013
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October 15, 2012
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September 17, 2012
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August 22, 2011 | The National Law Journal
Media Mentions & Firm News
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June 9, 2025 | American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section
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Luke Smith Discusses Expectations for Healthcare Antitrust Policy in New Presidential AdministrationNovember 13, 2024 | STAT News
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October 28, 2024 | Hospice News
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October 16, 2024 | McKnight’s Senior Living
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September 30, 2024 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook, Legal 500, IFLR1000
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November 29, 2023 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook
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November 30, 2022 | The M&A Advisor
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September 24, 2021 | The Deal
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November 9, 2018 | The M&A Advisor
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November 16, 2017
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November 24, 2014
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January 21, 2014
Accolades
Vanderbilt Law Review
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Vanderbilt Law Review
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2005
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Vanderbilt University - M.T.S., 2005
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Xavier University - H.A.B., 2001
Education
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2005
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Vanderbilt University - M.T.S., 2005
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Xavier University - H.A.B., 2001
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Tennessee, 2009
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District of Columbia, 2005
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2025
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2013
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U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 2005
Admissions
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Tennessee, 2009
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District of Columbia, 2005
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2025
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2013
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U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 2005