Kevin M. Grant
Partner / Leader, M&A & Corporate Transactions Team
- New York City +1 212.940.3759
- kgrant@nixonpeabody.com
Introduction
Kevin Grant is the Leader of Nixon Peabody’s M&A and Corporate Transactions Team.
Kevin represents strategic acquirers, private equity sponsors, and founder-led businesses in complex middle-market transactions—from initial platform acquisitions and bolt-on growth strategies to recapitalizations, divestitures, and exits.
He brings particular depth in structuring platform build-outs—designing acquisition architecture, negotiating platform acquisitions and subsequent add-on strategies, and managing the governance and integration mechanics. He is equally experienced on the sell side, having led numerous competitive auction processes and negotiated sales for private equity portfolio companies and founder-owned businesses.
Kevin’s clients operate in a variety of markets, with a focus on industrials, advanced materials and specialty chemicals, life sciences and healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors.
Kevin Grant is admitted to practice only in Massachusetts and New Jersey, and is supervised by a member of the firm who is a member of the NY Bar.
My focus
My focus is helping strategic buyers and financial sponsors turn an acquisition thesis into a built, operating platform, staying involved from inception through exit.
Platform acquisitions and sponsor-backed growth
Much of my practice is built around helping strategic acquirers and financial sponsors identify, execute, and grow platform investments in the middle market. I work with clients not only on the initial acquisition, but on the sequencing and structuring of add-on transactions that build enterprise value—negotiating earnout mechanics and rollover equity arrangements that align incentives between management teams, sellers, and sponsors.
Regulated M&A
A significant portion of my practice involves transactions in regulated industries, where deal execution requires navigating overlapping domestic and foreign regulatory regimes, alongside commercial and financial structuring. I advise both strategic acquirers entering this sector and sponsor-backed companies scaling within it, across specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and medical technology and services.
Independent sponsors, fund formation, and family office advisory
I regularly advise independent sponsors, emerging managers, and family offices on the formation of acquisition vehicles, committed capital funds, co-investment vehicles, and special purpose vehicles. This work provides visibility into how investors think about deploying capital—understanding fund economics, return thresholds, and governance constraints that sit behind each acquisition mandate.
Special situations and distressed acquisitions
I have handled multiple Section 363 bankruptcy acquisitions—including debtor-in-possession financing, stalking-horse bidding, and the unique timing and approval dynamics that bankruptcy sales require. This experience gives me an edge when counseling clients on strategic acquisitions of distressed businesses, where speed, creative structuring, and the ability to manage competing creditor interests are essential.
Representative experience
Kevin joined Nixon Peabody in March 2022. The work listed here may reflect experience from prior firms.
- Perimeter Solutions, Inc., an industrials holding company and manufacturer of global fire safety and specialty chemicals products, in several transactions, including the acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies and Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions, LLC
- The clinical practices of US Fertility, a leading fertility services platform, in its recapitalization with L Catterton and Amulet Capital
- Represented Solenis, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, in the acquisitions of Predictive Food Solutions and Lilleborg
- Milky Way Park, a holding company for sports and adventure experiences, in several acquisitions
- Pet Resort Hospitality Group and Trivest Partners in multiple acquisitions in the pet training and boarding business
- Riveter Capital and its acquisition and recapitalization of Healthy Lunch Box and 12 Oaks
- Q-mation, an industrial automation software and hardware distributor, in its sale to the Halifax Group
- Reproductive Medicine Associates of NY in sale to US Fertility and Amulet Capital
- Fairbanks Urology in its sale to Integrated Oncology Network
- SK Capital Partners in its acquisitions of Foremark Performance Chemicals, Tri-Tex Co., Noramco and Tasmanian Alkaloids, and Halo Pharmaceutical across the specialty materials, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors
- SK Capital Partners in its divestiture of the US operations of IBA Molecular and subsequent sale of remaining ex-US business of IBA Molecular
- BTG plc in its acquisitions of Novate Medical, EKOS Corporation, PneumRx, and Galil Medical
- Veterinary Care Group, a network of veterinary clinics, in its sale to National Veterinary Associates
- Financial sponsor in equity investment, debtor-in-possession financing, and subsequent acquisition in a bankruptcy Section 363 sale of Hair Cuttery salons
- Buyer in debtor-in-possession financing and acquisition in a bankruptcy Section 363 sale of New York Sports Clubs and related assets
In the news
- St. Louis Business Journal
Fire retardant maker completes $685 million acquisition of medical device company
Jan 23, 2026This article mentions NP for representing Perimeter Solutions in its acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC for $685 million. The NP team representing Perimeter Solutions was led by New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant, co-leader of the M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Dan Belostock, and associates Pat Toolan, Clara Robertson and Matt Morris. The team also included Los Angeles Corporate partner Shahzad Malik, Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker, and Boston partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense deputy practice group leader Hannah Bornstein.
- The Deal
Arcline sells medical device parts maker MMT to Perimeter
Dec 11, 2025The following article mentions NP for representing Perimeter Solutions in its definitive agreement to acquire Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC for $685 million. The NP team representing Perimeter Solutions was led by New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant, co-leader of the M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Dan Belostock, and associates Pat Toolan, Clara Robertson, and Matt Morris.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Perimeter Solutions purchases MMT from Arcline for $685 million
Dec 11, 2025The following article mentions NP for representing Perimeter Solutions in its definitive agreement to acquire Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC for $685 million. The NP team representing Perimeter Solutions was led by New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant, co-leader of the M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Dan Belostock, and associates Pat Toolan, Clara Robertson, and Matt Morris
- Law360
Four firms guide as Arcline exits medical tech company in $685 million deal
Dec 11, 2025The following article mentions NP for representing Perimeter Solutions in its definitive agreement to acquire Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC for $685 million. The NP team representing Perimeter Solutions was led by New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant, co-leader of the M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Dan Belostock, and associates Pat Toolan, Clara Robertson, and Matt Morris.
- St. Louis Business Journal
Fire retardant maker plans $685 million acquisition in medical device sector
Dec 10, 2025This article mentions NP for representing Perimeter Solutions in its $685 million definitive agreement to acquire Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC. New York City Corporate partner Kevin Grant, co-leader of the M&A and Corporate Transactions team, led the NP team representing Perimeter Solutions
- Law360
Nixon Peabody leads Halma in £230 million buy
Dec 5, 2025This article mentions New York City Corporate partner Dan Belostock for representing Halma in its acquisition of hazard detection device maker E2S for £230 million. The NP team also included Corporate partners Kevin Grant of New York City, Alexandra Lopez-Casero of Boston, and Damian Myers of Washington, DC; counsel Lisa Perri of New York City, David Crosby of Boston, and Courtney New of Providence; associate Christina Porras of Washington, DC, and paralegals Delaney Jaffarian of Rochester and Astrid McGruder of Chicago; Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Joe Maher of Washington, DC and Mark Knights of Manchester; Rochester Privacy & Technology deputy practice group leader Jenny Holmes; Los Angeles Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy and associate Vince Capati; Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker; Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Jennifer Berrios; Labor & Employment counsel Hillary Baca of San Francisco and senior attorney Shelagh Michaud of Providence; and Library & Research Services regional manager John Campbell.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
The dark side of dealmaking
May 13, 2024This article covers unconventional strategies and tactics that are emerging for dealmakers as they navigate uncertainty around valuations and liquidity. New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant, co-leader of the M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Dan Belostock discuss the highly structured nature of deals as parties have become more risk adverse, and some of the various tactics that are gaining steam with buyers and sellers.
- Law360
UK safety biz Halma buys medical tool maker for $89 million
Dec 20, 2023This article mentions NP for representing Halma PLC in its acquisition of TeDan, a group of companies that develop, manufacture, and supply medical devices to surgeons. The NP deal team was led by New York City Corporate partner Dan Belostock and also included Corporate partners Alexandra Lopez-Casero and Thomas McCord of Boston, Kevin Grant of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Hannah Bornstein and Brian French; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy; Rochester Privacy & Technology counsel Jenny Holmes and Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Corporate associates Brian Kenney of Washington, DC and Tim Sharkey of New York City; Chicago IP associates Ben Rosborough and Eliana Torres; Los Angeles Labor & Employment associate Alice Kwak; Chicago IP senior paralegal Tim Fiester; and Chicago Corporate paralegal Astrid McGruder.
- The American Lawyer
'Burying the hatchet': Law firms find good reason to court 'boomerang' partners
This article covering a trend of attorneys returning to their prior firms features NP for the firm’s recent “boomerangs.” The story quotes Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago and Chief Talent Officer and Providence Labor & Employment partner Stacie Collier for context on the trend, and also quotes New York Corporate partner Kevin Grant related to his recent move back to NP.April 11, 2022 - Crain’s New York Business
People on the move
New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant and Dan Belostock are featured in this article for their recent arrival to NP, noting their focus on middle-market M&A and private equity transactions and providing additional detail on their practices.March 28, 2022 - The Deal
Movers & Shakers: DLA pair joins Nixon Peabody
New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant and Daniel Belostock are featured in this column for their move to Nixon Peabody, mentioning their practice focus areas as well as details from prior work experience and education. The article notes that Kevin returns to NP after beginning his career at the firm as an associate.March 10, 2022 - Bloomberg Law
Wake up call
The following news coverage features the arrival of New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant and Daniel Belostock to Nixon Peabody, mentioning that Kevin returns to NP after beginning his career at the firm as an associate.March 10, 2022 - New York Law Journal
On the move
The following news coverage features the arrival of New York City Corporate partners Kevin Grant and Daniel Belostock to Nixon Peabody, mentioning that Kevin returns to NP after beginning his career at the firm as an associate.March 9, 2022
Admitted to practice
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Education
Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
Amherst College, B.A., magna cum laude
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