Hahn Loeser & Parks was recently recognized among the M&A Advisor’s 15th Annual International M&A Award Winners for being part of the deal team that won Professional Services Deal of the Year. Winners were selected for deals that stood out among hundreds of entries evaluated by a panel of independent judges and peers in the international and cross-border transaction arena.
In the transaction, Hahn Loeser advised a confidential client and educational services provider on the sale of five of its facilities to an international educational facility operator of more than 700 educational centers across nine countries.
Led by Partner Christopher S.W. Blake, HLP’s team handled corporate, real estate, labor and employment, and intellectual property law matters, along with all other legal aspects of the transaction on behalf of the client. The team included Partners Tara J. Rose, Aaron S. Evenchik, Jeffrey M. Folkman, Ann E. Knuth and Christopher R. Butler, Associate Kelsey R. Holmberg and Paralegal Gretchen Nine-Bunnell.
The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to publish insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions and has become a preeminent organization for recognizing excellence, honoring achievement, presenting thought leadership, and facilitating connections among the world’s leading dealmaking professionals. Winners were celebrated at the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, September 23 & 24, at The New York Athletic Club in New York City.
“The International M&A Awards celebrate the power of global collaboration and the pursuit of valuable opportunities,” says Roger Aguinaldo, Founder & CEO of The M&A Advisor. “In a world shaped by geopolitics and fueled by technological innovation, these awards honor the remarkable achievements of experts who transcend borders to unlock exceptional value.”