TAMPA, Fla. — Holland & Knight, a prominent law firm, recently announced the appointment of Scott MacCormack as a partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group, indicating a strategic expansion into Seattle, thereby strengthening its influence across the Pacific Northwest. This move capitalizes on the booming innovative sectors in that region.
MacCormack joins the firm from Davis Wright Tremaine where he distinguished himself in multiple leadership roles, including that of managing partner. With his extensive background in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and finance, MacCormack brings invaluable expertise to his new role, which will fortify Holland & Knight’s offerings on the West Coast.
Known for his strategic acumen in guiding startups through critical growth phases from inception to substantial funding rounds, MacCormack’s proficiency in securing creative financing solutions has made him a vital asset in the realms of energy tech, clean technology, and aerospace industries.
Bob Grammig, Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Holland & Knight, expressed enthusiasm about MacCormack’s appointment, noting that it not only augments the firm’s footprint in a key U.S. region but also enhances their ability to recruit and mentor top legal talent. “Scott’s demonstrated leadership and impressive corporate practice credentials are key to our strategic growth and sustained success,” Grammig stated.
Stephen Dietrich, leader of the firm’s Corporate Central/West group, also hailed MacCormack’s extensive experience and reputation as an asset to the firm’s ambitions in the Pacific Northwest, a hotbed for innovative companies in sectors that align closely with Holland & Knight’s strengths.
MacCormack’s role at Holland & Knight involves partnering with clients to develop innovative funding and financing strategies that support their transactional objectives. He represents a broad array of industries including maritime and infrastructure, in addition to his primary focus areas.
Commenting on his new position, Mr. MacCormack shared, “I am thrilled to join Holland & Knight. The firm’s dedication to strategic growth, combined with its collaborative culture and robust practice areas, presents an ideal platform for this next phase of my career. I look forward to aiding our clients as they navigate complex mergers, acquisitions, and financing challenges and to contribute to the firm’s expansion and success on the West Coast.”
Mr. MacCormack’s legal prowess is recognized nationally, with accolades from Chambers USA in the field of Energy & Natural Resources, and The Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in Energy Law and Corporate Law. He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from Columbia University.
Holland & Knight has been recently honored as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and is consistently ranked among top M&A and private equity law firms by notable industry sources like Bloomberg and Mergermarket. Through initiatives like the HK Deal Flow℠ program, the firm also plays a pivotal role in facilitating critical deal connections for clients and investors.
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