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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(SM) program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors. Related professional. Related practices. Related industries. Related office. Media Contacts Efrain Avila-Martinez

The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 guide recognizes Holland & Knight among top law firms in transportation. LONDON (September 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight has earned top rankings in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500 United Kingdom guide. The Firm is recommended in two practice categories, and four individual lawyers in its London office and one U.S.-based lawyer are recognized in the guide, some in more than one category. Additionally, two attorneys are named "Leading Partners." * Finance: Transport Finance and Leasing * Transport: Aviation The following attorneys are recognized as Leading Partners: * Debra Erni - Finance: Transport Finance and Leasing * Victoria Koob - Transport: Aviation The following Holland & Knight lawyers are recommended in the guide in the Finance: Transport Finance and Leasing practice category: * Michael Holt * Victoria Koob * Richard Sharman The following Holland & Knight lawyers are recommended in the guide in the Transport: Aviation practice category: * Phillip Durham * Richard Sharman Related professionals. Related practices. Related industries. Related office. Media Contacts Sagine Philitas

Holland & Knight continues Atlanta growth with addition of top Corporate M&A partner Anne Cox-Johnson. ATLANTA (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its market-leading Corporate, M&A and Securities Section nationwide with the addition of Anne Cox-Johnson, a recognized leader and trusted corporate advisor, as a partner in the Firm's Atlanta office. The addition of Ms. Cox-Johnson follows recent Atlanta-based arrivals, including Gaming Partner Joshua Kirschner and Regulatory Partner Jill Keller Hengen. Ms. Cox-Johnson was previously a partner with McDermott Will & Schulte. Holland & Knight's Atlanta office has grown by more than 12 percent in the past year. The growth reflects the Firm's continued investment in Atlanta, one of the country's fastest-growing legal markets. With more than 30 years of experience, Ms. Cox-Johnson advises public and private companies, boards and private equity-backed companies on complex transactions and related business, governance and strategic matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments and corporate transformations. Her clients span across a broad range of industries, including beverage and consumer products, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and retail. Ms. Cox-Johnson has been consistently recognized as a leading Corporate/M&A attorney in the Chambers USA guide since 2024. "Atlanta is one of the most dynamic legal markets in the U.S., and Holland & Knight's continued investment here reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of clients across the Southeast and beyond," said Chris Dillon, executive partner of Holland & Knight's Atlanta office. "The addition of Anne, along with our other recent arrivals, underscores the caliber of talent that is drawn to our Firm and is a reflection of the strength and momentum we've built in this market. We are thrilled to welcome Anne and look forward to the depth and perspective she brings to our clients and our team." "Our Atlanta office continues to expand, and Anne's decision to join the Firm is a testament to the platform we've built here," said Ivan Colao, Practice Group Leader for Holland & Knight's Corporate - South Practice Group. "Her experience representing public companies and boards in billion-dollar mergers, strategic acquisitions, divestitures and going-private transactions, including significant matters for some of the world's most recognized consumer brands, will further enhance our ability to serve companies and private equity sponsors on their most complex transactions. We are delighted to welcome her to the Firm." "I am excited to join Holland & Knight at a time of continued growth for the Firm's Atlanta office," Ms. Cox-Johnson said. "The Firm has assembled a broad bench of talent in this market, backed by the full resources of a national platform. Today's clients want advisors who can combine deep experience in public and private company transactions with multidisciplinary capabilities across industries and markets, and that is exactly what Holland & Knight delivers. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to help clients achieve their goals." Ms. Cox-Johnson earned a J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School and a B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee. She is admitted to practice in Georgia 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(SM) program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors. Related professional. Related practices. Related industries. Related office. Media Contacts Sagine Philitas