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Kevin O'Mara

Partner
New York
About

Kevin represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in acquisitions, exits, add-ons, roll-ups, leveraged dividends, and other private equity transactions. His experience spans both domestic and foreign investments, mergers, and acquisitions.

Clients in media, manufacturing, oil and gas, business services, healthcare, and technology sectors regularly turn to Kevin for guidance on significant investments, financings, and liquidity events. He also assists financial sponsors with inter-shareholder arrangements and board counseling of public and private companies.

Areas of FocusCorporateSustainabilityFinancial ServicesPrivate Equity
Bar admissionsNew York
Education
  • J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law
  • B.A., Haverford College

EXPERIENCE

  • A global business and technology consulting firm in its acquisition of a leading energy efficiency and decarbonization consultant
  • A US private equity firm in its sale of a healthcare services organization to a healthcare private equity and venture capital firm
  • A cybersecurity firm in its merger with a consumer cybersecurity holding company, creating a holding company operating a portfolio of cybersecurity solutions
  • A US private equity firm and a portfolio company on the latter’s business combination with a special purpose acquisition company
  • A US private equity firm in its sale of a commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical industry to a holding company
  • A US private equity firm in its recapitalization and acquisition of a commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical industry from another private equity firm
  • A provider of data, technology, and marketing services in its bolt-on acquisition of a complementary business
  • A US private equity firm and its portfolio company in the merger of an online market research and digital data collection company with a global provider of data solutions for consumer and business-to-business market research
  • A US private equity firm in its acquisition of a majority interest in an internet advertising company
  • A global holding company in several acquisitions in the education sector
  • A US private equity firm in its acquisition of a provider of data, technology, and marketing services from a private equity investment firm
  • A US private equity firm in the sale of a leading in-store marketing firm to an affiliate of a private equity firm
  • An affiliate of a US private equity firm in its acquisition of a business consulting firm
  • A US private equity firm in add-on acquisitions for one of its portfolio companies
  • An affiliate of a US private equity firm in its acquisition of a commercial printing company
  • A private equity investment firm in its investment in an oilfield services provider
  • A US private equity firm in a leveraged dividend by one of its portfolio companies
  • A US private equity firm in its USD297 million acquisition of a leading in-store marketing firm
  • A US private equity firm in its USD300 million sale of a provider of merchandising, direct and assisted selling, product knowledge transfer, and experiential marketing services to a leading full-service sales and marketing agency
  • A special purpose acquisition company sponsored by a private equity investment firm in its USD56 million tender offer for shares of its common stock and in several add-on acquisitions following the initial transaction
  • A private equity investment firm in the formation of a private investment partnership with an offshore family office
Languages
  • French

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Kevin was a Partner in the Corporate and Financial Services Department at a major international law firm.

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DLA Piper adds Private Equity Partner Kevin O’Mara in New York

16 June 2026 .2 minute read

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+1 212 335 4645
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