Adam J. August

Adam J. August: M&A and Financing Attorney in Tysons, Virginia

Adam J. August is a partner in Holland & Knight’s Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group, providing expert legal counsel to public and private companies across a diverse range of industries, including information technology, government contracting, software, telecommunications, and distressed entities. With a proven track record of success in complex transactions – having overseen deals exceeding $1 billion in value and $600 million in financing – Mr. August offers strategic guidance and meticulous execution to achieve exceptional outcomes for his clients. He specializes in navigating the intricacies of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, equity swaps, debt financing, and corporate reorganizations, consistently delivering tailored solutions that meet specific business objectives.

Mr. August’s expertise extends to advising on critical corporate governance matters, facilitating seamless corporate restructurings, and supporting the development, production, and distribution of technology goods and services. He possesses a deep understanding of employment and stock-related issues, as well as strategies for addressing transactions involving distressed assets and navigating business bankruptcy proceedings. His ability to handle sophisticated transactions, including those with tax-driven elements and involving complex financing structures, makes him a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to grow, restructure, or secure capital.

Recent M&A Transactions: Mr. August has a distinguished record of representing clients in high-stakes mergers and acquisitions. Notable recent transactions include:

• Represented management in a complicated $15 million tax-driven buyout of a government contractor.
• Represented the public company purchaser of a government contractor in a $12.5 million merger acquisition.
• Represented the acquirer of a software and hardware developer in an equity swap.
• Represented the public company purchaser of a government contractor and its subsidiaries in a $100 million stock acquisition.
• Represented the seller of a software company in a $4 million stock sale.
• Represented the seller of a manufacturing business in a $6 million asset sale and debt assumption.
• Represented the seller of a continuing care retirement community in the District of Columbia in a $10 million equity interests and assets disposition.
• Represented the seller of a medical transcription company with five classes of preferred stock to a private equity purchaser in a $75 million merger sale.
• Represented the seller of a telecommunications equipment developer to a public company buyer in a $53 million stock sale.
• Represented a private “acquiror” of a public company government contractor in a $500 million market capitalization reverse triangular merger.

Recent Representative Financing Transactions: Mr. August’s experience extends to structuring and executing sophisticated financing arrangements:

• Represented the lead investor in a $12 million bridge loan with convertible notes and warrants.
• Represented the issuer in a $320 million high-yield debt (144A notes/warrants) offering.
• Represented the issuer in a $5 million private offering of LLC membership units and warrants.
• Represented the issuer in a debt conversion into $3 million Series D Preferred Stock issuances.
• Represented the borrower in negotiations with Fifth Third Bank for a $3 million line of credit.
• Represented the issuer in a $37 million Series A, $50 million Series B, and $50 million Series C Preferred Stock private placement offerings.
• Represented the borrower and sub-lender in a $6 million line of credit that issued subsequent $1 million line of credit to a joint venture.
• Represented a government contracts capital fund in its formation and closing of a $15 million private offering.
• Represented the issuer in a $37 million PIPE transaction with investors including Pequot Private Equity, General Electric Pension Trust, and New York Life Investment Management.
• Represented an equal partner in a complex, tax-driven real estate $18 million joint venture, including multiple level LLC, partnership, and corporation structures.
• Represented the developer/issuer in connection with a $6 million private placement for a condominium development.
• Represented the issuer in a complex formation and $800,000 private offering of interests in a Commodity Pool Operator (i.e., fund) investing in futures contracts.

Education & Credentials: Mr. August’s legal foundation is built on a strong academic record and practical experience.

• Law Clerk, The Honorable Steven A. Felsenthal, U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Dallas, Texas (2005-2007): Conducted extensive research on federal and state law, drafted and edited legal opinions for publication, corresponded with counsel, and briefed pleadings for hearings and trials.
• University of Miami, Editor-in-Chief, Pro Bono Champ
• Bar Admissions: Admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Awards & Recognition: Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law (2024, 2022), Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Recognized: Corporate Law, Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers magazine (2007, 2011-2013), Rising Star, Washington D.C. Super Lawyers magazine (2013), Legal Elite, Washington SmartCEO magazine (2011), “40 Under 40” East Recognition Award, The M&A Advisor (2012), Chambers USA - America’s Leading Business Lawyers guide (Corporate/M&A, 2013).

Practice Areas: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Affiliations: Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2014

Contact: Tysons, Virginia, United States