About
Ethan M. Seery works on search fund transactions and mergers and acquisitions at Holland & Knight LLP. From Chicago, he handles private equity transactions for private equity funds and their portfolio companies. He also advises public and privately held businesses on general corporate matters and mergers. He earned his J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan. Before Holland & Knight LLP, he practiced at an international law firm in Chicago. His transactions include the manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation sectors. He also handles transactions in business and financial services and in insurance.
Who is a good fit for Ethan M. Seery
- Parties to a search fund transaction involving a company acquisition.
- Private equity funds and their portfolio companies entering a private equity transaction.
- Public and privately held businesses pursuing a merger or acquisition.
Education and admissions
- Education
- The Ohio State University College of Law, J.D.
- University of Michigan, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Ones to Watch, Chicago Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026, 2027
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationSearch fund and independent sponsor representationPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented a Chicago-based private equity fund in its platform acquisition of a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm, and multiple portfolio company acquisitions
- Represented a California-based middle market private equity fund, in its platform acquisition of a compliance solutions provider for finance and insurance products
- Represented various portfolio companies of a California-based private equity fund in add-on acquisitions
- Represented a private equity firm in multiple portfolio company acquisitions in the healthcare supply chain and telecommunications sectors
- Represented different management teams in equity and employment matters as part of a sale transaction
- Represented the family office of a prominent Chicago businessman in several acquisitions, recapitalizations, joint ventures and other investment activities
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional