The Support Center for Child Advocates (Child Advocates) has recognized Sara Richman, chair of pro bono at Troutman Pepper Locke, as one of the 2025 Distinguished Advocates for Children. Additionally, Nicole ElMurr, an associate in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Practice, has been named the recipient of the Child Advocates Rising Star Award.
Troutman Pepper Locke client Hidden River Strategic Capital (Hidden River) announced its latest investment in Miles Ahead Brands (MAB), a family of industry-leading aggregate distribution companies across the Southeastern and Southwestern U.S. Hidden River’s investment includes both debt and equity financing that will support MAB’s growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. For more information, see the press release.
Troutman Pepper Locke advised Havpak, a leading contract packaging and manufacturing company that produces a multitude of products primarily focused on the health care and beauty markets, in its sale to Mapaex Health and Personalcare, a third-generation family business that specializes in oral care, consumer products, health solutions, vitamins and supplements, and logistics.
Troutman Pepper Locke represented Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg, a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers, in its sale to Mary Washington Medical Group, an affiliate of Mary Washington Healthcare, which is a fully integrated, regional health care system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at more than 80 facilities.
Troutman Pepper Locke and 15 attorneys are recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2025. The firm achieved global recognition in five departments: Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation), Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional), Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded, and Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy.
Troutman Pepper Locke client Bogart Wealth, an award-winning, independent wealth management and registered investment advisory firm with over $3 billion in assets under advisement, including $2.7 billion of assets under management, recently announced that it has closed on a minority, long-duration investment from Constellation Wealth Capital (CWC), a long-term strategic investor that provides capital solutions exclusively to wealth management businesses and multi-family offices. For more information, read the press release.
Jones, the vertical software company leading AI innovation in insurance verification, recently announced the close of its $15 million Series B funding round led by Troutman Pepper Locke client NewSpring Capital, a growth equity firm managing $3.5 billion in capital with over 250 platform investments, via its dedicated growth and expansion strategy, NewSpring Growth. Read a company press release about the investment.
The private equity landscape is constantly evolving, with new trends, regulatory changes, and innovative investment strategies shaping the future of the industry. To help listeners stay informed and navigate these complexities, Troutman Pepper Locke is launching its latest podcast, PE Pathways.
Troutman Pepper client Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVLA), a clinical-stage rare disease biopharmaceutical company, recently announced the completion of its previously announced reverse merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pieris).
Deborah Enea, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Finance Practice, has served as the editor of LexisNexis’ “Commercial Loan Documentation Guide”.
Troutman Pepper has achieved top rankings in the latest industry league table rankings released by Bloomberg and LSEG (formerly Refinitiv), notably ranking in the top 20 for global equity deals among all worldwide law firms by volume through Q3.
Joan Arnold, a partner and leader of Troutman Pepper’s Tax Practice Group, has been recognized in Lexology’s Who’s Who Legal (WWL) report in the Corporate Tax category.
Troutman Pepper and 33 attorneys with the firm have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United States, a guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators and law firms across the country.
Troutman Pepper client Plan Management Corporation (PMC), the creator of OptionTrax®, a leading digital equity plan administration platform and service provider, recently announced that it has been acquired by Empower, a leading provider of retirement and wealth management services.
