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Mary Carroll is the Akerman Corporate Practice Group Chair. She possesses significant experience in a wide variety of complex legal transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, private equity and venture capital investments, complex joint ventures and equity financing partnerships, and related general corporate matters. She has represented general partners, private equity funds, entrepreneurs, and private and public companies in a variety of strategic and financial transactions, as well as general corporate governance matters.
As chair of the National Corporate Practice Group, Mary Carroll leads Akerman's nationally recognized team of lawyers practicing in the areas of mergers & acquisitions/private equity, capital markets, securities regulation, banking & finance, international transactions and corporate governance.
Areas of Experience
Aerospace Manufacturing, Distribution & Maintenance
Corporate Governance
Corporate Restructuring
Emerging Companies
Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
Restaurant Industry
Representative Experience
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Representation of B/E Aerospace in its acquisitions of LT Energy Services and Wildcat Wireline for an aggregate purchase price of $265 million, expanding the company's oil and gas service holdings.
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Representation of OPKO Health in its $480 million acquisition of PROLOR Biotech, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing longer-acting proprietary versions of already approved therapeutic proteins.
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Representation of OPKO Health in its $290 million acquisition of Cytochroma Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing proprietary products to treat conditions associated with chronic kidney disease and vitamin D insufficiency.
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Representation of The Comvest Group in the sale of Velocity Express, a provider of customized, same-day regional delivery solutions.
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Representation of Ideal Image Development, Inc., an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company and the nation's largest dedicated laser hair removal provider, in its sale to a strategic buyer for $175 million.
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Representation of Carrols Restaurant Group in its acquisition of 278 Burger King® locations, making it the largest Burger King® franchisee globally.
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Representation of Maplewood Partners in the sale of the Uncle Julio's restaurant chain to another private equity fund for a sales price in excess of $100 million.
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Representation of Woodstream Corporation, a Brockway Moran & Partners portfolio company, in its acquisition of Iron Stop, Inc.
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Representation of H.I.G. Capital in its platform acquisition of Cardell Cabinetry.
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Representation of Cardo Medical, Inc. in the sale of its arthroplasty division to Arthrex, Inc. and in the sale of its spine division to Altus Partners.
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Representation of Ideation Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition corporation, in its acquisition of SearchMedia International Limited, one of the largest operators of integrated outdoor billboard and in-elevator advertising networks in the People's Republic of China.
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Representation of The Frost Group and the interests of Philip Frost, M.D. and certain affiliates in the merger of Froptix Corporation and Acuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc., two ophthalmic drug development companies, with a publicly traded shell corporation, now known as OPKO Health. Also represented The Frost Group in investments in and reverse public shell mergers with Winston Pharmaceuticals, a drug development company focused on pain management, and Cardo Medical, an orthopedic and spinal medical device company.
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Representation of real estate developer partner in joint venture formation and acquisition of the Babcock Ranch, one of the largest land transfers in Florida history.
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Representation of CarePlus Health Plans in sale of a Medicare HMO, medical centers, and a pharmacy to Humana.
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Representation of Physicians Healthcare Plans in the sale of a Medicaid HMO to AmeriGroup.
Awards & Recognition
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South Florida Business Journal, Recognized as one of 2012's Most Influential Business Women
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The Legal 500 2012-2014, Recommended for Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts: M&A National Middle Market
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Daily Business Review 2013, Top Dealmaker Finalist for International Corporate
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Daily Business Review 2010, Top Dealmaker Finalist for International Corporate
Published Works & Lectures
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Miami Finance Forum Power Breakfast, Panelist, "Characteristics of Success: Perspective of Accomplished Women," September 20, 2013
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ACG South Florida and The Commonwealth Institute, Moderator, "Paying it Forward: The Power of Mentoring," Miami, February 2013
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ACG Florida Capital Connection Conference, Moderator, "M&A, Private Equity and Capital Markets Update," Amelia Island, FL, November 2012
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ACG South Florida, Speaker, "A View from Both Sides of the Negotiating Table," Fort Lauderdale, April 2012
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Business Law Today, Author, "Working With the Locals: Some Hints for Setting Up a Deal Halfway Around the World," Vol. 13, No. 3, January/February 2004
Professional Memberships & Activities
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American Bar Association, Member
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The Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Member
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Association for Corporate Growth, South Florida, Board of Directors, 2012-2013; Women's Initiative Committee, 2011-2012; Capital Connection Steering Committee, 2011
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The Commonwealth Institute, Advisory Board Member, 2009-present; Treasurer, 2011 - present; Annual Leadership Luncheon, A Conversation With Madeleine Albright, Co-Chair, 2009; Top 50 Women-Led Businesses in Florida Luncheon, Co-Chair, 2010
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St. Patrick School, Home & School Board, Vice President, 2011-2013; Academic Excellence Committee, 2009-present
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Northwestern University School of Law, South Florida Admissions, 2004-present
Associated News, Events and Publications
News
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Mary Carroll Participates in National Female Business Leaders Mentoring Program (Mar. 30, 2015)
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Law360 Names Akerman Powerhouse Law Firm (Jul. 7, 2014)
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The Legal 500 Once Again Ranks Akerman Among Best U.S. Law Firms in Middle Market M&A and Real Estate Transactions (Jun. 26, 2014)
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Akerman Represents B/E Aerospace in $145 Million Acquisition of Vision Oil Tools LLC (Jun. 12, 2014)
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Mary Carroll Featured as Female Powerbroker by Law 360 (Jun. 4, 2014)
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Akerman Corporate Lawyers Selected as Top Dealmakers of the Year (May 27, 2014)
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Akerman Launches Emerging Companies Practice (Dec. 16, 2013)
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Akerman Enhances Corporate Practice with International Transactions Lawyer Michael Kelley in Washington, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2013)
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Akerman Recognized as Trend-Setter for Corporate Innovation by Miami Herald (Sep. 29, 2013)
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Akerman Breaks New Ground in Miami's Startup Community (Aug. 28, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt's Collaboration with The LAB Miami and the Local Startup Community Showcased in the Media (Aug. 28, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Leads Florida M&A Deal Volume During First Half of 2013 (Jul. 26, 2013)
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South Florida Business Journal Places Mary Carroll in "Influential Business Women Hall of Fame" (Jul. 26, 2013)
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The Legal 500 Ranks Akerman Senterfitt's Middle Market M&A and Real Estate Practice Groups Among Best in U.S. (Jun. 3, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Represents OPKO Health Inc. in $480 Million All-Stock Acquisition of PROLOR Biotech (Apr. 24, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Attorneys Featured "Dealmakers" in Daily Business Review for Two Separate Deals for OPKO Health (Apr. 3, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Represents OPKO Health in $290 Million Acquisition of Cytochroma Inc., Closes Private Offering of $175 Million (Mar. 11, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Welcomes Corporate Lawyer Melissa Koch (Feb. 15, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Closes First Phase of $99.1 Million Multistate Sale-Leaseback and Financing Transaction with Juniper Communities (Jan. 15, 2013)
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Akerman Senterfitt Represents Vology Data Systems in Merger with Bayshore Technologies (Jan. 7, 2013)
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