Honigman Expands Private Equity Team in Chicago

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Honigman, a national law firm, has announced the addition of two new partners to its private equity practice in Chicago. Franklin Gregg and Marjorie Mygrants have joined the firm from Kirkland & Ellis and Ropes & Gray, respectively, bolstering Honigman's capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and other transactional matters.

Why it matters

The hires highlight Honigman's strategic focus on growing its private equity capabilities, particularly in the Chicago market. The additions of Gregg and Mygrants, both experienced private equity lawyers, are expected to strengthen the firm's position in the Midwest and expand its reach in serving private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and other corporate clients.

The details

Gregg focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, representing private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and both public and private companies. He has facilitated multiple de-SPAC combinations and handled leveraged buyout and take-private transactions. 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 corporate matters, including domestic and cross-border transactions.

• Honigman announced the new hires on March 16, 2026.