Transactional Tax Partner Thomas Geraghty Joins Holland & Knight in Chicago

CHICAGO (June 22, 2026) – Holland & Knight has added Thomas Geraghty as a partner in its Chicago office, where he will be a member of the Firm's Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group. Mr. Geraghty advises clients on the structuring and tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions. He was previously a partner with Vedder.

"Tom is a highly accomplished tax attorney whose breadth of experience across M&A, private equity, real estate and digital assets will immediately strengthen our capabilities," said Mark Melton, co-chair of Holland & Knight's Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group. "His ability to deliver practical, business-oriented tax counsel on complex transactions makes him an ideal fit for our nationwide practice and expanding client base."

Clients ranging from small and mid-market private funds to startups and operating companies – and their executives and principals – rely on Mr. Geraghty for his forward-thinking strategies at all business stages. He advises on capital generation, fund and company formation, ongoing operations and tax-efficient outcomes at exit. His experience spans joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – including special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and umbrella partnership C-corporation (Up-C) structures – securities offerings, equity investments, digital asset transactions (cryptocurrency, tokenized assets and smart contracts) and debt issuances. Mr. Geraghty is committed to early involvement, advanced planning and tailoring transaction documents to the specific matter at hand and delivering tax efficiency and long-term risk management to clients.

"Holland & Knight's depth across corporate M&A, private equity, real estate and financial services presents a tremendous opportunity to deliver comprehensive, tax-efficient solutions for clients," Mr. Geraghty said. "I look forward to collaborating with the Firm's talented attorneys and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice."

Mr. Geraghty received a J.D. degree from Yale Law School and a B.S. degree from St. John's University. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and New York.