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Andrew Darnell
Associate | New York
Andrew Darnell

Andrew Darnell is an associate in Dechert’s corporate and securities practice group. Mr. Darnell focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions primarily for mid-market private equity clients.

  • Bain Capital, a leading global private multi-asset alternative investment firm, in connection with its strategic growth investment in Archwest Capital, a national residential lender specializing in non-owner-occupied residential real estate loan solutions.
  • Turtle Beach Corporation in connection with its acquisition of Performance Designed Products, a top gaming accessories provider.
  • Ahead, Inc., a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners and leading provider of platforms for digital business, in connection with its acquisition of CDI ParentCo, Inc., a leading infrastructure-focused IT solutions provider.
  • Bregal Partners in its sale of TDBBS, LLC, a provider of premium dog treats, to Central Garden & Pet.
  • Mount Logan Capital Inc. in its acquisition of Ovation Partners, LP’s alternative income platform.
  • ROBO Global LLC in its sale of certain investor benchmark indexes to VettaFi.
  • Centre Partners and its portfolio company Bradford Health Services in the sale of a majority ownership interest in Bradford Health to funds managed by Lee Equity Partners, LLC.
  • Griffon Corporation in its US$330 million sale of Telephonics Corporation, a provider of defense electronics to the United States and its allies, to TTM Technologies, Inc.
  • Anne Arundel Dermatology Management, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, in connection with its partnerships with Academic Alliance in Dermatology, Atlantic Dermatology, Ball Dermpath and Dermatology Specialists of Augusta.
  • Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS), a leading entertainment company providing games, systems and services, in connection with its pending acquisition of the “PlayOn” Cashless Table Game Solution system from Automated Cashless Systems, Inc.
  • Centre Partners in its acquisition of KNS International, LLC, a leading data-driven designer and drop shipper of branded footwear to blue-chip e-commerce retailer platforms and online marketplaces.
  • Ridgemont Equity Partners in its acquisition of Agape Care Group, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care in the Southeast.
  • BRS & Co. in connection with its US$495 million sale of DTLR Villa, LLC, an athletic footwear and apparel streetwear retailer to JD Sports Fashion, Britain’s largest sportswear retailer.
  • Ridgemont Equity Partners in its acquisition of Anne Arundel Dermatology, a leading provider of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatological services in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.
  • National Dentex Labs, the largest network of fully-owned dental labs in North America and portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management, in connection with its acquisition of Dynamic Dental Solutions, an independent lab specializing in implant restorations.
  • CVC Capital Partners as the lead investor in a consortium that sponsored the combination of Worldwide Express, LLC and GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC to create an industry leader with unique technology capabilities and market-leading solutions for the freight and parcel markets. Other consortium members include GlobalTranz's prior lead investors, Providence Equity Partners and PSG, while prior Worldwide Express lead investor, Ridgemont Equity Partners, also retained a significant stake in the combined entity.
  • Sterling Investment Partners in connection with an investment in AIMS Companies (“AIMS”), an industrial and municipal cleaning services and hydro excavation business, in partnership with AIMS’ management.
Services
    • Brandeis University, B.A., Health: Science, Society, and Policy, 2013
    • Duke University, M.A., Bioethics and Science Policy, 2015
    • Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2019
    • New York