Franklin “Frankie” Gregg and Marjorie Mygrants have joined as partners in Honigman’s private equity practice within its corporate department. Based in Chicago, Gregg joins Honigman from Kirkland & Ellis and Mygrants from Ropes & Gray.
Gregg focuses his practice on high-profile mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, representing private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies and both public and private companies. He’s facilitated multiple de-SPAC combinations and handled complex leveraged buyout and take-private transactions.
“Frankie and Marjorie are exceptional additions to our private equity platform,” Evan J. Leibhan, leader of Honigman’s private equity practice group, said. “Their experience advising sophisticated investors and companies on complex transactions aligns with the needs of our private equity clients across Chicago and nationally. As deal activity continues to evolve, their insights and market experience will further strengthen our ability to guide clients through strategic opportunities.”
Mygrants focuses her practice on transactional matters, representing private equity firms and strategic investors in mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. She advises public and private companies, private equity funds, portfolio companies, family offices and investors on a range of corporate matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, restructurings and internal reorganizations. She also counsels clients on corporate governance and compliance, and manages deal processes from term sheet through closing.
“Chicago’s corporate team continues to grow, and the addition of Frankie and Marjorie underscores that top industry talent sees Honigman as a destination to build strong client relationships and make their mark,” Kimberly A. Dudek, chair of Honigman’s corporate department and member of the firm’s executive committee, said. “Both Frankie and Majorie bring strong private equity credentials and experience guiding clients through intricate transactions, which will further enhance our ability to support private equity funds and their portfolio companies in Chicago and beyond.”
