Ejim Peter Achi, Jr.

Ejim Peter Achi, Jr.: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Ejim Achi is Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Corporate Practice and its Private Equity Practice, Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm’s New York office, Co-Chair of the firm’s New York Corporate Practice, and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He represents private equity sponsors in connection with buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings and other investments spanning a wide range of industries and sectors, with particular emphasis on technology, healthcare, business services, consumer goods, industrials, hospitality and infrastructure.

Concentrations

•Mergers & Acquisitions
•Private Equity
•Corporate & Securities

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Crain's New York Business, 'Notable Black Leaders,' 2023
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•'M&A/Corporate and Commercial - M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500m),' 2025
•'M&A/Corporate and Commercial - M&A: Large Deals ($1bn+),' 2020
•Listed, IFLR1000
•'Rising Star Partner,' 2025
•'Rising Star - M&A (New York),' 2018-2024
•Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, New York Super Lawyers 'Rising Star,' 2015-2022
•Listed, New York Law Journal, 'Rising Star,' 2021
•Recipient, Accelerator Award, MIT Sloan School of Business Africa Innovate Business Plan Competition, 2011

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Corporate & Securities
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Global - Africa Practice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Yale School of Management, M.B.A., 2013; Recipient, John F. Riddell Memorial Fund Fellowship; Recipient, Barclays Inspiring Excellence Fellowship; Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow; Certificate in Business & Public Policy, The Wharton School of Business; Associate Editor, Journal of International Law & Policy; University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 2002
Law School Attended:
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 2006
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Board Member, The Parrish Art Museum, 2023-present
•Board Member, Center for Urban Community Services, 2022-present
•Board Member, The Caedmon School, 2023-present
•Member, The Economic Club of New York, 2023-present

Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Private Equity Transactions: Blue Wolf Capital Partners: on: its acquisition of Hallcon Corporation, the leading North American provider of mission-critical transportation services and infrastructure for a broad range of customers including railroads, universities, airports, hospitals and health care systems, public transit, technology and industrial companies, and other large employers seeking custom transportation solutions; its acquisition of CIVCO Radiotherapy, a global leader of radiotherapy patient positioning and immobilization equipment; its acquisition of RHA Health Services, a leading provider of community-based health services focused on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs and substance use challenges; its acquisition of Fox Rehabilitation, one of the largest providers of geriatric outpatient therapy services in the country; its acquisition of StateServ Holdings, a leading provider of durable medical equipment and related services; its acquisition of Hospicelink, the largest hospice-focused durable medical equipment benefit manager in the United States; its acquisition of Kirlin Design Build LLC, one of the country's leading engineering and construction companies, focused on large, complex federal and private sector projects; its acquisition of ClearSky Health, a company that will develop and acquire inpatient rehabilitation facilities and related post-acute services companies; its sale of StateServ Medical; its creation of a joint venture with Kelso & Company to combine Jordan Health Services, Great Lakes Caring, and National Home Health Care, creating one of largest home-based care providers in the United States; various portfolio company acquisitions; Centre Partners: on: its acquisition of Nearly Natural, a leading e-commerce vendor and 'drop-shipper' of artificial plant products; its acquisition of Guy & O'Neill, Inc., a consumer products company that focuses on private label and contract manufacturing; its acquisition of IMA Group, a national provider of medical and psychological evaluations and case review services; its investment in Tastemakers Holdings LLC, a leading developer and marketer of retro arcade games and other specialty gaming products; its sale of Stonewall Kitchen, a leading manufacturer of premium branded specialty food and gift products, including jams, olive oils, bottled sauces, crackers and pancake mixes; various portfolio company acquisitions; Entrepreneurial Equity Partners: on: its acquisition of Salm Partners, the largest contract manufacturer of fully cooked sausages and premium hot dogs in the United States; its sale of Salm Partners; its acquisition of Organic Milling (subsequently merged with Roksam Baking Company), a leading contract manufacturer of cereal, granola, snacks and ingredients for prominent brands; various portfolio company acquisitions; Crestview Partners: on: its acquisition of Emerald EMS, an electronics manufacturing services provider specializing in high-mix, low-volume engineering, design, prototyping, testing, assembly and lifecycle support services for blue-chip original equipment manufacturers across a range of end markets; its acquisition of ATC Drivetrain, a leading independent remanufacturer of automotive drivetrain components (primarily transmissions, engines and related components) for in-warranty vehicles in the United States; various portfolio company acquisitions; Neuberger Berman: on: its acquisition, through its affiliated fund Marquee Brands, of Stance, the innovative lifestyle and performance sock brand; its acquisition, through its affiliated fund Marquee Brands, of America's Test Kitchen, a food and culinary media business, which leverages its industry-leading testing process for recipes and kitchen equipment to produce top class recipes and unbiased product reviews; its acquisition, through its affiliated fund Marquee Brands, of Totes Isotoner, a manufacturer of innovative weather-related accessories, including umbrellas, gloves, and seasonal footwear; its acquisition, through its affiliated fund Marquee Brands, of Laura Ashley, the iconic home, fashion, and lifestyle brand; BharCap Partners: on: its acquisition of ARMStrong Receivable Management, the largest insurance commercial B2B receivable management firm in North America; Rhone: on: its acquisition of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a leading fast-casual franchise concept with over 550 locations across the United States and Canada; Madison River Capital: on: its acquisition of Senior Care Therapy, a leading provider of patient-centered psychology and mental health services to the geriatric population in sub-acute, long-term care, and assisted living communities; Ember Infrastructure: on: its acquisition of Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC, a leading provider of commercial water treatment services, including process and design engineering, system construction and startup, operations & maintenance, system optimization, and equipment sales and rentals; Kohlberg: on: its acquisition of Loenbro, a provider of technical and specialized services to the data center and critical infrastructure markets; Patient Square Capital: on: its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hanger, Inc., one of the nation's leading distributors of branded and private label orthotic and prosthetic products and a provider of related orthotic and prosthetic services through its 875 clinic locations nationwide; The Riverside Company: on: its acquisition of Impact XM, a full-service, end-to-end experiential marketing services provider for blue-chip, Fortune 500 clients with a focus in the health care and technology industries; its acquisition of The Vomela Companies, a leading full-service provider of specialized graphic solutions and associated creative design, engineering, prototyping, installation, and project management services; its acquisition of Moss Inc., a globally recognized producer of premium event and retail graphics, complex structures, and custom installations for innovative brand experiences; Velocity Capital Management: on: its acquisition of Parella Motorsports Holdings, the largest owner of grassroots motorsports live events racing classifications across the United States and Canada; Lincolnshire Management: on: its acquisition of Whitewater Brands, a leading national omnichannel marketer and supplier of productivity-enhancing consumables and light equipment to automotive collision shops and dealerships; ICV Partners: on: its acquisition of FleetOptics, a leading provider of final-mile logistics and analytic transportation solutions to businesses; Coalesce Capital: on: its acquisition of Miller Environmental Group, a leading provider of essential waste, industrial, and environmental services across the United States; Carrick Capital Partners: on: its investment in Bishop Fox, a leading provider of offensive security solutions ranging from continuous penetration testing, red teaming, and attack surface management to product, cloud and application security assessments; the sale of its minority stake in Exiger, a high-growth artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain risk and resilience software provider; Consello Capital: on: its acquisition of EHE Health, a national health care provider network in preventive health; Wind Point Partners: on: its acquisition of Turf Masters Brands; its acquisition of ExperiGreen Lawn Care, a provider of customized lawn care services including fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, disease treatment, grub control, perimeter pest control and tree and shrub care; New Mountain Capital: on: its sale of Alteon Health, a leading provider of outsourced healthcare practice management services to emergency departments, hospitalist programs, and hospital-based urgent care centers; Watchtower Capital Partners: on: its acquisition of CBM / Ally Services, a regional provider of plumbing, and HVAC-related services; GTCR: on: its acquisition of Foundation Source, the nation's largest provider of foundation management services; various portfolio company acquisitions; Sidereal Capital Group: on: its acquisition of Peachey Hardwood Flooring, a manufacturer of premium hardwood flooring and a leading supplier of various types of custom products to both wholesalers and distributors nationwide; Sun Capital Partners: on: its acquisition of AMES Taping Tools, a leading provider of automatic taping and finishing tools and related products to the professional drywall finishing industry; its sale of AMES Taping Tools; Riverside Partners: on: its acquisition of Convergence Networks, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services to clients across a variety of industries; various portfolio company acquisitions; Palladium Equity Partners: on: its acquisition of Trachte USA, a leading provider of engineered buildings, hardware and related solutions that house electrical controls, switchgear, and other advanced equipment and systems; Black Dragon Capital: on: its acquisition of Grass Valley, a leading technology supplier of advanced broadcast and media solutions, with operations in over 20 different jurisdictions worldwide; I.G. Growth Partners: on: its acquisition of Sage Hospice, a leading provider of primary and palliative care in the southwest; various portfolio company acquisitions; GCM Grosvenor: on: its acquisition, as joint sponsor with Blue Wolf Capital, of Hallcon Corporation; Peloton Equity: on: its acquisition, as joint sponsor with Blue Wolf Capital, of ClearSky Health; Macquarie Principal Finance: on: its acquisition, as joint sponsor with Blue Wolf Capital, of RHA Health Services; Praana Group: on: its proposed acquisition of Owens Corning's (NYSE: OC) glass reinforcements business at an enterprise value of $755 million.; An investment group, including a leading private equity investor, Hall of Fame former NBA athletes, and a former USMNT athlete:, on: their minority investment in the NFL's Buffalo Bills; Selected Private Equity Transactions Prior to Greenberg Traurig: include representations of: The Blackstone Group: on its $3.9 billion acquisition, as part of a consortium with Paulson & Co. and Centerbridge Partners, of Extended Stay Hotels and its $2.16 billion acquisition of Pinnacle Foods Group; Wendel SA: on its 227 million euro acquisition of CSP Technologies; Lion Capital LLP: on its $980 million acquisition of Bumble Bee Foods; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board: on its $425 million acquisition of First American Payment Systems; Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners: on its $350 million acquisition of a majority interest in Red de Carretas de Occidente; Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC: on its acquisition of Icon Parking Systems and Lanier Parking Systems; One Rock Capital: on its acquisition of the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics assets of BK Giulini GmbH, ICL Holding Germany Beschrankt Haftende OHG, and Fibrisol Service Limited (UK); Kingdom Holding Company: on its investments in Lyft and Breakthrough Energy
ISLN:
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