Attorneys
- Scott Augustine
- Marcus Burnside
- William Cowan
- Jeffrey Della Rocco
- Aly Dossa
- John Fields
- Habeeb "Hobbs" Gnaim
- Greg Henson
- Umair Karowadia
- Jessica Lafferty
- Jack Li
- Mark Lubin
- Joan McCallum
- Keegan McCaster
- Jack Najarian
- Erica Opitz
- David Pierson
- Kellen Scott
- Marianne Standley
- Matthew Stirneman
- Joshua Sutin
- Pearson Wolk
Chamberlain Hrdlicka has been named a finalist in 15 Deal of the Year categories for the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, one of the industry’s most prestigious honors celebrating excellence in mergers and acquisitions.
The firm’s recognition stems from seven transactions that earned finalist status. Six transactions were led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim, Chair of the firm’s Tax Planning & Business Transactions practice, underscoring his consistent leadership in guiding complex, high-profile deals. In addition, one transaction was led by Shareholders Scott A. Augustine, Erica L. Opitz, and Senior Counsel Joan M. McCallum, further showcasing the depth of talent across the firm’s corporate and tax practices.
Winners of the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards will be announced at the Awards Gala as part of the 2025 Future of Dealmakers Summit on November 19 in New York City.
Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s recognition this year highlights the firm’s expanding role as a trusted advisor in transactions across industries, continuing its tradition of excellence in client service, innovation, and results-driven counsel. The firm has been recognized as finalists for the following categories and transactions:
Materials Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of Few Ready Mix Co. by Texas Materials Group, Inc. a subsidiary of CRH plc, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim, with contributions by John D. Fields, Marianne Standley, Pearson Wolk, and Jeffrey M. Della Rocco.
Energy Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of East Texas Oil and Gas Assets by Buckhorn Production led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and Jack Najarian with contributions by Marianne Standley, Matthew J. Stirneman, Greg Henson, Jack Li, and William Cowan.
Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of a majority stake in Yellow Rocket Concepts by FoxDen Capital led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and David M. Pierson with contributions by Matthew J. Stirneman, Joshua A. Sutin, Aly Dossa, Marcus Burnside, Umair Karowadia, Jack Li, Jeffrey M. Della Rocco, and Jessica Lafferty.
Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of STAT Emergency Centers by Altus Community Healthcare, a portfolio company of ZT Corporate, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and David M. Pierson with contributions by Jack Najarian, Matthew J. Stirneman, Marianne Standley, Greg Henson, Jack Li, Joshua A. Sutin, and Jeffrey M. Della Rocco.
Information Technology Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of Applied Invest Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Applied Invest Technologies B.V. (Netherlands), and Applied Invest Technologies Ptd. Ltd. (Singapore) by Wipro Ltd. (India) led by Scott A. Augustine, Erica L. Opitz, Joan McCallum, Keegan V. McCaster, and Mark Lubin.
Professional Services Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of McCoy-Rockford, Inc. by Lonestar Commercial Interiors, Inc., a portfolio company of Bluestem Equity, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim with contributions by John Fields
- Acquisition of NOVUM Consulting Group, LLC by Aperture Holdco, LLC, a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim with contributions by Umair Karowadia, Marianne Standley, Pearson Wolk, Aly Dossa, Kellen Scott, Joshua A. Sutin, and Jeffrey M. Della Rocco.
Private Equity Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of McCoy-Rockford, Inc. by Lonestar Commercial Interiors, Inc., a portfolio company of Bluestem Equity, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim with contributions by John Fields.
Private Equity Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of a majority stake in Yellow Rocket Concepts by FoxDen Capital led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and David M. Pierson with contributions by Matthew J. Stirneman, Joshua A. Sutin, Aly Dossa, Marcus Burnside, Umair Karowadia, Jack Li, Jeffrey M. Della Rocco, and Jessica Lafferty.
Private Equity Deal of the
- Acquisition of STAT Emergency Centers by Altus Community Healthcare, a portfolio company of ZT Corporate, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and David M. Pierson with contributions by Jack Najarian, Matthew J. Stirneman, Marianne Standley, Greg Henson, Jack Li, Joshua A. Sutin, and Jeffrey M. Della Rocco.
Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of NOVUM Consulting Group, LLC by Aperture Holdco, LLC, a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim with contributions by Umair Karowadia, Marianne Standley, Pearson Wolk, Aly Dossa, Kellen Scott, Joshua A. Sutin, and Jeffrey M. Della Rocco.
Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of a majority stake in Yellow Rocket Concepts by FoxDen Capital led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and David M. Pierson with contributions by Matthew J. Stirneman, Joshua A. Sutin, Aly Dossa, Marcus Burnside, Umair Karowadia, Jack Li, Jeffrey M. Della Rocco, and Jessica Lafferty.
- Acquisition of East Texas Oil and Gas Assets by Buckhorn Production led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and Jack Najarian with contributions by Marianne Standley, Matthew J. Stirneman, Greg Henson, Jack Li, and William Cowan.
Cross-Border Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of Applied Invest Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Applied Invest Technologies B.V. (Netherlands), and Applied Invest Technologies Ptd. Ltd. (Singapore) by Wipro Ltd. (India) led by Scott A. Augustine, Erica L. Opitz, Joan McCallum, Keegan V. McCaster, and Mark Lubin.
M&A Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of McCoy-Rockford, Inc. by Lonestar Commercial Interiors, Inc., a portfolio company of Bluestem Equity, led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim with contributions by John Fields.
M&A Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of Applied Invest Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Applied Invest Technologies B.V. (Netherlands), and Applied Invest Technologies Ptd. Ltd. (Singapore) by Wipro Ltd. (India) led by Scott A. Augustine, Erica L. Opitz, Joan McCallum, Keegan V. McCaster, and Mark Lubin.
M&A Deal of the Year
- Acquisition of a majority stake in Yellow Rocket Concepts by FoxDen Capital led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and David M. Pierson with contributions by Matthew J. Stirneman, Joshua A. Sutin, Aly Dossa, Marcus Burnside, Umair Karowadia, Jack Li, Jeffrey M. Della Rocco, and Jessica Lafferty.
- Acquisition of East Texas Oil and Gas Assets by Buckhorn Production led by Habeeb “Hobbs” Gnaim and Jack Najarian with contributions by Marianne Standley, Matthew J. Stirneman, Greg Henson, Jack Li, and William Cowan.
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About Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a diversified business firm with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and San Antonio. The firm represents public and private companies, family-owned businesses and individuals across the nation. The firm offers counsel in appellate law, bankruptcy, commercial and probate litigation, construction law, corporate, employee benefits, energy and maritime law, ERISA, estate planning and administration, intellectual property, international and immigration law, labor and employment, privacy and data security, real estate, securities and finance, tax controversy and tax planning.
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