Alston & Bird has strengthened its leading Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity teams with the addition of two partners in the firm’s New York office.
David Grimes focuses his practice on cross-border and domestic M&A, principally for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, securities, and commercial and restructuring transactions. Patrick Rowe concentrates his practice on private equity transactions and domestic and international mergers and acquisitions across a broad range of industries.
“We are thrilled to welcome David and Patrick to our firm as we grow our corporate bench in New York,” said Justin Howard, co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team. “David brings decades of experience advising key players on complex and global M&A transactions. Patrick adds his creative approach to problem-solving and sharp legal acumen to our well-established team.”
With more than 30 years of experience, David represents companies and private equity funds in acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, as well as venture funds and financial institutions. He counsels clients from diverse industries, including the media & entertainment, life sciences, financial services, and industrial sectors.
“David and Patrick’s arrival, together with the addition of David Shaw in mid-2024, continues the strategic expansion of our domestic and cross-border transactional capabilities in New York,” said James Sullivan, partner-in-charge of Alston & Bird’s New York office. “David and Patrick meaningfully bolster the technical excellence and preeminent client service our firm delivers to clients across a range of sectors in New York and well beyond.”
Patrick’s extensive experience includes working with clients across the health care, life sciences, medical device, transportation, manufacturing and distribution, business-to-business services, internet and technology, entertainment, and retail industries.
“We are excited to join forces with Alston & Bird’s transactional practices, which I have long admired for their roles in important and challenging matters involving some of the most influential players in the market,” said David. “Alston & Bird’s platform continues to evolve along with the demands and needs of the business community, and this presents a unique opportunity for us. I look forward to hitting the ground running with our new colleagues,” added Patrick.
Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group’s clients range from Fortune 50 companies to startups. The firm’s M&A lawyers handle a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, complex carve-out transactions, leveraged buyouts, going-private transactions, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. Some of the world’s largest private equity firms, venture capital funds, financial institutions, and other private investors rely on Alston & Bird in all aspects of the investment cycle. The firm also represents the portfolio companies of its private equity clients, including add-on acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, and financings.