Amy O'Keefe

What do you focus on?

Today I focus my practice on the following key areas.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Through the course of my career, I have advised a wide range of M&A clients, including both acquirers and targets, in connection with transactions valued in the billions of dollars. In a recent transaction, which is representative of my practice, I helped our public-company client to acquire a strategic manufacturing target for $600+ million. I knowledgeably manage my team to move the acquisition process from beginning to end swiftly and efficiently, while always maintaining my primary focus on my clients’ business objectives.

Private Equity

I have advised clients on all sides of PE/VC transactions and split my time equally between advising companies who are raising money and investors and funds who provide the capital. My far-reaching experience on both sides of these investment transactions allows me to quickly spot issues and anticipate what deal points will be critical for all parties. I am particularly excited about the value we bring with our NP Capital Connector® program—a proprietary referral program that matches companies considering a sale or exit transaction, or in search of debt or equity funding, with potential transaction partners. We love helping to bring transactions together.

General Corporate Work

I act as outside general counsel for emerging company clients involved with manufacturing, retail and commercial endeavors, software, high-tech, medical devices and life sciences. I tap deep knowledge of the issues companies in these industries face when I offer counsel on corporate formation, venture capital financing, executive and incentive compensation and general corporate matters.

What do you see on the horizon?

Deals, deals and more deals! Deal flow is picking up and there are tremendous opportunities for both financial and strategic buyers.