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Ejim Achi is Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Corporate Practice and its Private Equity Practice, Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm’s New York office, Co-Chair of the firm’s New York Corporate Practice, and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He represents private equity sponsors in connection with buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings and other investments spanning a wide range of industries and sectors, with particular emphasis on technology, healthcare, business services, consumer goods, industrials, hospitality and infrastructure.
Concentrations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Corporate & Securities
Kompetencje
Doświadczenie
- Blue Wolf Capital Partners on:
- its acquisition of Hallcon Corporation, the leading North American provider of mission-critical transportation services and infrastructure for a broad range of customers including railroads, universities, airports, hospitals and health care systems, public transit, technology and industrial companies, and other large employers seeking custom transportation solutions
- its acquisition of CIVCO Radiotherapy, a global leader of radiotherapy patient positioning and immobilization equipment
- its acquisition of RHA Health Services, a leading provider of community-based health services focused on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs and substance use challenges
- its acquisition of Fox Rehabilitation, one of the largest providers of geriatric outpatient therapy services in the country
- its acquisition of StateServ Holdings, a leading provider of durable medical equipment and related services
- its acquisition of Hospicelink, the largest hospice-focused durable medical equipment benefit manager in the United States
- its acquisition of Kirlin Design Build LLC, one of the country’s leading engineering and construction companies, focused on large, complex federal and private sector projects
- its acquisition of ClearSky Health, a company that will develop and acquire inpatient rehabilitation facilities and related post-acute services companies
- its sale of StateServ Medical
- its creation of a joint venture with Kelso & Company to combine Jordan Health Services, Great Lakes Caring, and National Home Health Care, creating one of largest home-based care providers in the United States
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- Centre Partners on:
- its acquisition of Nearly Natural, a leading e-commerce vendor and “drop-shipper” of artificial plant products
- its acquisition of Guy & O’Neill, Inc., a consumer products company that focuses on private label and contract manufacturing
- its acquisition of IMA Group, a national provider of medical and psychological evaluations and case review services
- its investment in Tastemakers Holdings LLC, a leading developer and marketer of retro arcade games and other specialty gaming products
- its sale of Stonewall Kitchen, a leading manufacturer of premium branded specialty food and gift products, including jams, olive oils, bottled sauces, crackers and pancake mixes
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- Entrepreneurial Equity Partners on:
- its acquisition of Salm Partners, the largest contract manufacturer of fully cooked sausages and premium hot dogs in the United States
- its sale of Salm Partners
- its acquisition of Organic Milling (subsequently merged with Roksam Baking Company), a leading contract manufacturer of cereal, granola, snacks and ingredients for prominent brands
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- Crestview Partners on:
- its acquisition of Emerald EMS, an electronics manufacturing services provider specializing in high-mix, low-volume engineering, design, prototyping, testing, assembly and lifecycle support services for blue-chip original equipment manufacturers across a range of end markets
- its acquisition of ATC Drivetrain, a leading independent remanufacturer of automotive drivetrain components (primarily transmissions, engines and related components) for in-warranty vehicles in the United States
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- Neuberger Berman on:
- its acquisition, through its affiliated fund Marquee Brands, of America’s Test Kitchen, a food and culinary media business, which leverages its industry-leading testing process for recipes and kitchen equipment to produce top class recipes and unbiased product reviews
- its acquisition, through its affiliated fund Marquee Brands, of Totes Isotoner, a manufacturer of innovative weather-related accessories, including umbrellas, gloves, and seasonal footwear
- BharCap Partners on:
- its acquisition of ARMStrong Receivable Management, the largest insurance commercial B2B receivable management firm in North America
- Madison River Capital on:
- its acquisition of Senior Care Therapy, a leading provider of patient-centered psychology and mental health services to the geriatric population in sub-acute, long-term care, and assisted living communities
- Ember Infrastructure on:
- its acquisition of Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC, a leading provider of commercial water treatment services, including process and design engineering, system construction and startup, operations & maintenance, system optimization, and equipment sales and rentals
- Patient Square Capital on:
- its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hanger, Inc., one of the nation’s leading distributors of branded and private label orthotic and prosthetic products and a provider of related orthotic and prosthetic services through its 875 clinic locations nationwide
- The Riverside Company on:
- its acquisition of Impact XM, a full-service, end-to-end experiential marketing services provider for blue-chip, Fortune 500 clients with a focus in the health care and technology industries
- Velocity Capital Management on:
- in its acquisition of Parella Motorsports Holdings, the largest owner of grassroots motorsports live events racing classifications across the United States and Canada
- Lincolnshire Management on:
- its acquisition of Whitewater Brands, a leading national omnichannel marketer and supplier of productivity-enhancing consumables and light equipment to automotive collision shops and dealerships
- ICV Partners on:
- its acquisition of FleetOptics, a leading provider of final-mile logistics and analytic transportation solutions to businesses
- Coalesce Capital on:
- its acquisition of Miller Environmental Group, a leading provider of essential waste, industrial, and environmental services across the United States
- Carrick Capital Partners on:
- its investment in Bishop Fox, a leading provider of offensive security solutions ranging from continuous penetration testing, red teaming, and attack surface management to product, cloud and application security assessments
- the sale of its minority stake in Exiger, a high-growth artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain risk and resilience software provider
- Consello Capital on:
- its acquisition of EHE Health, a national health care provider network in preventive health
- New Mountain Capital on:
- its sale of Alteon Health, a leading provider of outsourced healthcare practice management services to emergency departments, hospitalist programs, and hospital-based urgent care centers
- Watchtower Capital Partners on:
- its acquisition of CBM / Ally Services, a regional provider of plumbing, and HVAC-related services
- GTCR on:
- its acquisition of Foundation Source, the nation’s largest provider of foundation management services
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- Sidereal Capital Group on:
- its acquisition of Peachey Hardwood Flooring, a manufacturer of premium hardwood flooring and a leading supplier of various types of custom products to both wholesalers and distributors nationwide
- Sun Capital Partners on:
- its acquisition of AMES Taping Tools, a leading provider of automatic taping and finishing tools and related products to the professional drywall finishing industry
- its sale of AMES Taping Tools
- Riverside Partners on:
- its acquisition of Convergence Networks, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services to clients across a variety of industries
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- Palladium Equity Partners on:
- its acquisition of Trachte USA, a leading provider of engineered buildings, hardware and related solutions that house electrical controls, switchgear, and other advanced equipment and systems
- Black Dragon Capital on:
- its acquisition of Grass Valley, a leading technology supplier of advanced broadcast and media solutions, with operations in over 20 different jurisdictions worldwide
- I.G. Growth Partners on:
- its acquisition of Sage Hospice, a leading provider of primary and palliative care in the southwest
- various portfolio company acquisitions
- GCM Grosvenor on:
- its acquisition, as joint sponsor with Blue Wolf Capital, of Hallcon Corporation
- Peloton Equity on:
- its acquisition, as joint sponsor with Blue Wolf Capital, of ClearSky Health
- Macquarie on:
- its acquisition, as joint sponsor with Blue Wolf Capital, of RHA Health Services
- Selected Private Equity Transactions Prior to Greenberg Traurig include representations of:
- The Blackstone Group, on its $3.9 billion acquisition, as part of a consortium with Paulson & Co. and Centerbridge Partners, of Extended Stay Hotels and its $2.16 billion acquisition of Pinnacle Foods Group
- Wendel SA on its 227 million euro acquisition of CSP Technologies
- Lion Capital LLP on its $980 million acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board on its $425 million acquisition of First American Payment Systems
- Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners on its $350 million acquisition of a majority interest in Red de Carretas de Occidente
- Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC on its acquisition of Icon Parking Systems and Lanier Parking Systems
- One Rock Capital on its acquisition of the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics assets of BK Giulini GmbH, ICL Holding Germany Beschränkt Haftende OHG, and Fibrisol Service Limited (UK)
- Kingdom Holding Company on its investments in Lyft and Breakthrough Energy
Sukcesy i wyróżnienia
- Listed, Crain's New York Business, "Notable Black Leaders," 2023
- Listed, IFLR1000, "Rising Star - M&A (New York)," 2018-2024
- Listed, New York Law Journal, "Rising Star," 2021
- Listed, The Legal 500 United States, "M&A/Corporate and Commercial - M&A: Large Deals ($1bn+)," 2020
- Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, New York Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2015-2022
- Recipient, Accelerator Award, MIT Sloan School of Business Africa Innovate Business Plan Competition, 2011
- Board Member, The Parrish Art Museum, 2023-present
- Board Member, Center for Urban Community Services, 2022-present
- Board Member, The Caedmon School, 2023-present
- Member, The Economic Club of New York, 2023-present
Kwalifikacje
Wykształcenie
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M.B.A., Yale School of Management
- Recipient, John F. Riddell Memorial Fund Fellowship
- Recipient, Barclays Inspiring Excellence Fellowship
- Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow
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J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
- Certificate in Business & Public Policy, The Wharton School of Business
- Associate Editor, Journal of International Law & Policy
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Posiadane uprawnienia
- New York