About
Jacob Drouillard is a partner in Honigman's Corporate and Private Equity practices who acts for private equity funds and privately held companies when they buy, sell, or combine businesses. His deal work runs across buyouts, recapitalizations, joint ventures, growth equity investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers. Between transactions, he counsels companies owned by private equity sponsors and other private businesses. He has run more than 250 deals nationwide.
Who is a good fit for Jacob Drouillard
- Private equity funds pursuing a leveraged buyout or a recapitalization.
- Owners of privately held companies planning a divestiture or a sale.
- Private equity funds planning an add-on acquisition for a portfolio company.
- Buyers of manufacturing, health care, or hospitality businesses.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- University of Dayton, B.S. in Management Information Systems
- Bar admissions
- Michigan
Recognition
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2012-2014
- DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2026
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationRollover equity and recapitalizationsPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Assisted in the acquisition of target companies in small bone and spine market segments by fully integrated medical device company
- Advised client in the acquisition of target companies in transportation and defense industries by international engineering group
- Represented client in the capitalization of natural gas compression equipment joint venture among strategic, private equity, and management investors
- Advised client in acquisition of distressed hospital network and related assets by regional healthcare system
- Assisted a client in the sale of online video gaming business held by media publisher to media conglomerate
- Represented a client in the sale of high-end chain of health clubs held by national health club operator to private equity fund
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
His transactions have involved health care, hospitality, automotive, manufacturing, franchising, technology, and professional services companies.
He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and holds a B.S. from the University of Dayton.