Ice Miller also represents SBIC funds, private equity funds, and other institutional capital firms that provide funding to independent sponsors. Independent sponsor activity constitutes a sizable and growing force in middle-market private equity transactions—this development is primarily due to the flexibility, attractive economics to independent sponsors, and unique advantages the independent sponsor model provides to all deal participants.

Our lawyers bring to bear decades of experience advising throughout the lifecycle of independent sponsor transactions, including formation and structuring, capital raising, economic negotiations with capital providers, acquisitions, general corporate governance, and exit events. We understand the nuances of independent sponsor transactions compared to funded sponsor deals, and the unique considerations that independent sponsors, capital providers, and sellers must navigate in order to successfully close a deal.

Ice Miller is leading national firm that maintains longstanding relationships with investment professionals throughout the United States, including with mezzanine, private credit funds, SBIC funds, private equity funds, family offices, other institutional capital providers, and independent sponsors. Our international practice provides us with insights regarding emerging trends in deal structures and negotiation, as well as a thorough understanding of the core economic considerations crucial to our client’s transactions.