NEW YORK (July 2, 2025) – Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the addition of Roman Dashko as a partner in New York. Mr. Dashko previously practiced at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, working in both the Moscow and New York offices. He led the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice in the firm's Moscow office, focusing on complex cross-border transactions involving clients across Europe, Asia and the U.S. In 2018, he successfully transitioned to the New York office, where he expanded his practice to include U.S. M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions.
"Roman's understanding of sophisticated cross-border transactions and his experience across a wide range of industries make him a strong addition to our team," said Amy Leder, executive partner of Holland & Knight's New York office and co-chair of the Firm's Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group in the Northeast region. "As we continue to expand our corporate capabilities in New York, his arrival is both strategically aligned with our growth and responsive to increasing client demand. We're excited to welcome him to the Firm."
Mr. Dashko advises international and domestic clients in cross-border mergers and acquisitions – including private equity transactions, investments, carve-outs and divestitures – in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, media and telecommunications, and retail sectors. He has experience with structuring complex cross-border joint ventures and strategic business transactions, as well as reorganizations and restructurings.
"Holland & Knight's corporate practice has a fantastic reputation for its innovative and client-focused services," said Mr. Dashko. "The Firm's strong M&A, private equity and regulatory teams, along with its global reach, make it an ideal platform for the continued growth of my practice. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to support clients on their most complex and strategic transactions."
Mr. Dashko received a J.D. degree from Kuban State University and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School. He is fluent in Russian, German and English.
Recently recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network, Holland & Knight regularly ranks among the leading M&A and private equity law firms in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, PitchBook and The Deal. Through the HK Deal Flow℠ program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors.