Meredith P. Clarke
Associate
Meredith P. Clarke
+1.407.244.1157
Overview
Meredith P. Clarke is an Orlando corporate attorney in Holland & Knight's Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group. Ms. Clarke represents public and private companies in a wide range of business law and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance and strategic growth initiatives.
Public companies and boards of directors rely on Ms. Clarke to advise them on disclosure, governance and compliance requirements arising from federal securities laws. Specifically, she advises them with respect to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, financial reporting and proxy statements.
Ms. Clarke works with clients across various industries – such as private equity, insurance, manufacturing, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, government services and technology – and provides practical, business-focused legal solutions.
Representative Experience
- Represented the management team of a leading specialty insurance program administrator in connection with the company's $1.775 billion sale to a global investment firm
- Represented the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. in two strategic divestitures, totaling approximately $641 million, as part of a portfolio rationalization strategy
- Represented a global medical technology company in its $500 million acquisition of an industry-leading manufacturer of hemostatic products, with up to an additional $25 million in contingent consideration
- Represented a regional health system in its merger with a leading nonprofit academic medical center, which included a five-year, $500 million investment commitment to expand healthcare services and strengthen the client's market presence
- Representing the world's largest recreational boat and yacht retailer in its $480 million acquisition of a global luxury marina network and yacht management platform, with an additional potential earnout of up to $100 million
- Represented a leading temperature-controlled warehousing company in its $480 million sale to the world's largest publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on cold storage facilities
- Represented a global specialty chemicals company and portfolio company of a leading private equity firm in its $300 million acquisition of a specialty chemical manufacturer to expand its pool and spa treatment product portfolio
- Represented a leading global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors in its $285 million acquisition of a premier U.S. manufacturer of aluminum-framed glass door and window solutions for luxury homes
- Represented a leading global aerospace and defense technology company on the $200 million divestiture of its antenna and related businesses
- Represented a radiology practice in its $144 million sale to portfolio companies of a healthcare-focused private equity firm
- Represented one of North America's largest furniture store brands in its acquisition of a leading digital retailer and wholesaler of mattresses and bedding accessories
- Represented one of North America's largest furniture store brands in its acquisition of a trucking and transportation business operating in the Western United States
- Represented one of North America's largest furniture store brands and one of the world's best-selling home furnishing brands in its acquisition of a leading digital retailer and wholesaler of mattresses and bedding accessories
- Represented a licensee retail furniture store in an asset acquisition of another licensee retail furniture store
- Represented a global professional services and big data solutions company and an information technology services firm in their sale to a leading cybersecurity firm
- Represented a financial services holding company in its sale of a majority stake in a fee-based registered investment adviser and wealth management firm to a financial services distribution company
- Represented a full-service commercial cleaning company in two of its add-on acquisitions of smaller commercial cleaning companies
- Represented a national insurance brokerage and risk management advisory firm in more than 50 acquisitions of smaller insurance and risk management firms to expand its presence in key industries and broaden its geographic reach
- Represented multiple principals in the strategic sale of their insurance books of business to various national brokerage and consulting firms, including advising on separation and transition matters from their prior firms and negotiating complex purchase, earnout and post-employment arrangements
- Represented a sponsor-backed national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management and consulting firm in numerous add-on acquisitions of independent insurance agencies across the U.S. serving commercial and personal insurance clients
- Represented a leading specialty insurance program administrator in its acquisition of a premier provider of collector car insurance from one of the world's top 10 insurance brokerages
- Represented a private equity firm in connection with its strategic growth investment in a leading provider of digital services to federal agencies
- Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of an innovative clinical trial solutions company focused on improving patient engagement and access to clinical research
- Represented a global leader in engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solutions in its acquisition of a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in aseptic filling, lyophilization and oral solid dose manufacturing
- Represented a global technology-enabled professional services firm in its conversion to an alternative practice structure (APS), a restructuring that facilitates outside investment in non-attest businesses; the engagement also included advising the client on an investment from an outside investor, positioning the firm for accelerated growth and operational excellence in a rapidly consolidating industry
- Represented the largest physician-led and physician-owned radiology practice in the U.S. in its acquisition of a 60-physician imaging practice
- Represented a global infrastructure investment firm in its acquisition of a leading international provider of air cargo equipment and logistics services
- Represented a national benefits technology company in its sale to a leader in the benefits technology, administration, education and virtual care industry
- Represented an independent beverage solutions provider for global, national and emerging brands and retailers with production in Europe, North America and Australia in its acquisition of a family-owned contract manufacturer of premium beverages in California
- Represented a data solutions and colocation services provider in several transactions to sell all of its facilities and the assets related thereto to several buyers, including one of the leading data center operators in the United States, a leading provider of data center solutions and colocation services and a network-neutral interconnection, ecosystem and hyperscale edge data center company
- Represented an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator in connection with multiple public offerings, including:
- a $2.25 billion fixed-income offering of senior unsecured notes
- a $750 million fixed-income offering of senior unsecured notes
- a $600 million fixed-income offering of senior unsecured notes
- Represented a leading insurance brokerage firm in connection with multiple public offerings, including:
- a $600 million public offering of senior unsecured notes
- a $1.2 billion public offering of senior unsecured notes
- a $700 million public offering of senior unsecured notes
- a $350 million public offering of senior unsecured notes
- Represented a leading global packaging and protective solutions company in a $250 million public offering of senior unsecured notes
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
- University of Florida, M.A., International Business
- University of Florida, B.A., cum laude
Bar Admissions/Licenses
- Florida
Memberships
- The Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Young Lawyers Division
- Holland & Knight Emerging Leader, Class of 2025
- Orlando Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Orlando)
- Senior Managing Editor, Florida Law Review
- Florida Leadership Academy, University of Florida, 2010-2012
Honors & Awards
- Holland & Knight Pro Bono All-Star, 2020
- Order of the Coif, University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Book Award, Appellate Advocacy, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2015
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Honors Program, University of Florida, 2010-2013