Capital Markets and M&A Partner Jake Farquharson Joins Holland & Knight
NEW YORK (October 1, 2026) – Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its nationally recognized Corporate, M&A and Securities Section with the addition of Jake Farquharson as a partner in the Firm's New York office. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Farquharson was a partner at Clifford Chance.
Mr. Farquharson focuses on domestic and international capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, platform formations, and other corporate finance and general corporate transactions. He represents sponsors, issuers and investment banks in their public and private capital raising activities. Mr. Farquharson advises clients across a range of industries, including real estate and real estate investment trusts (REITs), Fideicomiso de Infraestructura en Bienes Raíces (FIBRAs), energy and infrastructure, hospitality and gaming, healthcare real estate and specialty finance involving mortgages, online consumer loans, corporate middle-market loans and other private credit assets.
Mr. Farquharson has participated in more than $15 billion in equity capital raising transactions, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on equity and debt offerings, pre-IPO financings, 144A and Regulation S offerings, and other private placements. He also acts as regular outside counsel to many of his clients, advising on securities compliance, corporate governance and other advisory matters.
"We're excited to welcome Jake as he brings a sophisticated capital markets practice, with deep experience guiding clients through transformative transactions. His high-quality training and exposure to complex institutional work reflect the caliber of technical skills and experience we look for to enhance our existing capabilities," said Amy Leder, executive partner of Holland & Knight's New York office and co-chair of the Firm's Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group in the Northeast region. "Jake's practice complements the Firm's existing corporate and capital markets capabilities, particularly in enhancing offerings to institutional clients and continuing to build out our equity capital markets bench, and his REIT and real estate-focused experience aligns well with the Firm's core strengths in those sectors."
"The depth and breadth of Holland & Knight's platform in the U.S. and across the globe, as well as its innovative culture, provide the ideal environment for me to continue supporting clients in achieving their goals," Mr. Farquharson said. "The Firm also has core strengths in real estate and REITs and a strong presence in Latin America, which are a natural fit for my practice. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to deliver results for clients."
Mr. Farquharson earned a J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law, an MBA degree from Northeastern University School of Business Administration and a B.A. degree from Tufts University.
Mr. Farquharson is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York.
Recently recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and M&A Law Firm of the Year by M&A Advisor, Holland & Knight regularly ranks among the leading M&A and private equity law firms in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, PitchBook and The Deal. Through the HK Deal Flow℠ program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors.