A Katten team led by Private Equity and M&A Partners Mark S. Solomon and Peter A. Bogdanow advised Highlander Partners, LP (Highlander), a Dallas-based private investment firm, in its acquisition of Tapatio, an iconic hot sauce brand. Katten has a long-standing relationship with Highlander and has represented them in a number of acquisitions, including in the food and beverage manufacturing and distribution space.
The Katten team included Private Equity and M&A Partners Ethan E. Post, and Bill Rivers and Associates Miriam H. Wang, Lillianna Johanknecht; Caitlin A. Kierum, Astoneia Moss; Regulatory Partner Kate Hardery and Associate Caitlin A. Kierum, Corporate Employment Partner Michelle Gyves and Counsel Emery L. Lyon; Transactional Tax Planning Partner Todd Hatcher and Associates Jeffrey Ng and Daniel R. Collins; Intellectual Property Partner Sean S. Wooden; Employment Counsel Emery L. Lyon; Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Partner Meredith L. O'Leary and Associate Neal K. Patel; Corporate Environmental Partner Nancy J. Rich and Private Credit Partner Alexander Volsky.
"Highlander Partners Acquires Iconic Hot Sauce Brand, Tapatio," PR Newswire, January 20, 2026.