About
Paul Howarah represents private equity sponsors, family offices, and portfolio companies in acquisitions and divestitures. He is a partner in Honigman LLP's Corporate and Private Equity practices. He guides public and privately held companies through capital raises and joint ventures. He structures majority investments, minority investments, and add-on acquisitions. He has closed over 100 transactions, including platform acquisitions. He earned a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and a B.S. in Finance from Oakland University. Before joining Honigman LLP, he handled the tax side of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for private equity groups and corporations at one of the Big Four accounting firms.
Who is a good fit for Paul Howarah
- Private equity sponsors pursuing a platform acquisition or an add-on deal.
- Family offices making a majority or minority investment in a company.
- Owners planning a divestiture of a public or privately held company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
- Oakland University, B.S. in Finance
- Bar admissions
- Michigan
Recognition
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2023-2026
- The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2024-2027, Recognized in the practice areas of: Real Estate Law, 2024-2027; Tax Law, 2024-2027; Corporate Law, 2026-2027
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Paul Howarah works with C-suite executives and with general counsel. He also consults private equity professionals on the deal. He matches structure and timing to operating priorities, from preparation before a sale through integration after closing.