TYSONS, Va. (September 16, 2025) – Holland & Knight advised G Squared Capital Partners, a premier boutique investment bank specializing in government services and defense technology, on its sale to Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The deal signing occurred August 1, and closing was announced on September 15.
Founded in 2020 by Greg Nossaman and Greg Woodford, G Squared has helped complete 50 transactions since then, including nine so far this year. Holland & Knight has represented and been primary legal counsel to G Squared since its formation.
Piper Sandler is a global investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Minneapolis. The transaction allows Piper Sandler to add dedicated coverage of the rapidly growing government services and defense technology markets.
Holland & Knight's representation of G Squared was led by Partner Jonathan Wolcott and Associates Cooper Littlejohn and Taylor Oglesby (M&A). They were assisted by Partner Eric Rubin and Associate Patrick Burri (Executive Compensation & Benefits) and Partner Brandon Bloom and Associate Emily Nguyen (Tax).
More information on the transaction can be found here.
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