Michael J. Sartor, P.C.
Overview
Mike Sartor is a corporate partner in the Boston office of Golden Flag International Law Firm Mike focuses on representing private equity sponsors as well as public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Mike also has substantial experience representing private equity firms in their fund formation activities and strategic transactions and representing public and private companies in general corporate law matters. Representative clients include 3i Group plc, Cerberus Capital Management, Gemspring Capital, Monomoy Capital Partners, Nautic Partners, Parthenon Capital and TPG Growth.
Experience
Representative Matters
3i Group plc and its portfolio company, Arrivia, Inc., in its acquisition of RedWeek, an online timeshare marketplace.
3i Group plc in its $120 million investment in Wilson Human Capital Group (WilsonHCG), a global leader in talent solutions.
3i Group plc in its investment in International Cruise & Excursions Gallery, Inc., a global travel and loyalty company that connects leading brands, travel suppliers and end consumers.
3i Group plc and its portfolio company, International Cruise & Excursions Gallery, Inc., in its acquisition of SOR Technology, a web-based travel technology platform.
3i Group plc and its portfolio company, International Cruise & Excursions Gallery, Inc., in its acquisition of We Make People Happy Vacation, a leading cruise travel agency.
3i Group plc and its portfolio company, Cirtec Medical, in its acquisition of Metrigraphics, a leading manufacturer of ultra-high precision, custom micron-scale circuits and components for the medical devices industry and other critical applications.
3i Group plc and its portfolio company, Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc., in its acquisition of Thodacon, a leading provider of industrial wipers designed to protect machining equipment.
3i Group, plc and its portfolio company, Q Holding Company Limited, in its sale of its QSR division, a leading developer and manufacturer of electrical connector seals, to Datwyler, a leading provider of high-quality, system-critical elastomeric components.
3i Group plc in its investment in Magnitude Software, Inc., a provider of unified application data management solutions.
Abry Partners in its acquisition of Franklin Energy Group, a leading provider of demand side management solutions to utility clients, from Kohlberg & Company.
Abry Partners and its portfolio company, Franklin Energy Group, in its acquisition of Build it Green’s utility business, a boutique implementer of residential energy efficiency programs within California.
Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. in its acquisition of Red River Technologies, LLC, a technology company that specializes in solutions and managed services in security, networking, data centers, collaboration, mobility and cloud applications.
Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. in its acquisition of TE Connectivity Ltd.’s Subsea Communications business.
Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. in its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), a global organization operating three distinct businesses in juvenile products, bicycles and home products, in a take-private transaction valuing Dorel at approximately CAD$470 million.
Dunes Point Capital, LP in its acquisition of Sonneman - A Way of Light, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-end architectural lighting for commercial and residential applications.
Dunes Point Capital, LP in its acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation, a value added distributer and fabricator of mechanical insulation and complementary products for commercial and industrial applications.
Dunes Point Capital, LP in its sale of Artisan Design Group, a full service designer, installer and retailer of flooring products to residential homebuilders, general contractors and property managers, to The Sterling Group.
Gemspring Capital in its acquisition of a majority interest in AMPAM Parks Mechanical, Inc., a full-service provider of design-build plumbing solutions serving the multifamily end market.
Gemspring Capital in its acquisition of Midland Industries, LLC, a distributor and manufacturer of pipe, valve and fitting products across North America.
Gemspring Capital and its portfolio company, Shrieve Chemical Company, in its acquisition of Chem One, a provider of dry chemicals that are sourced and developed for a range of industrial.
Gemspring Capital in its acquisition of a majority interest in Amplix, a leading provider of technology advisory services and software, formed through the merger of ROI Communications, Blue Front Technology Group and allConnex.
Gemspring Capital in its acquisition of majority interest in Mantis Innovation Group, LLC a provider of tech-enabled facility services, primarily for commercial, industrial, and government customers.
Gemspring Capital in its investment in Transport Investments, Inc., a leading asset-light provider of heavy haul, flatbed, and specialized transportation and logistics services throughout North America.
H.I.G. Capital and its portfolio company, Tastes on the Fly, Inc., a North American airport dining operator, in its sale of Tastes on the Fly to Lagardère Travel Retail.
Monomoy Capital Partners in its acquisition of Mac Papers, the largest distributor of paper, packaging, envelopes, and wide-format printing solutions in the Southeastern United States.
Monomoy Capital Partners in its acquisition of Shaw Development, a leading designer, manufacturer and assembler of sensors, fluid management systems and related components primarily for diesel exhaust fluid applications.
Monomoy Capital Partners in its acquisition of Sportech, Inc., the leading supplier of cab components for utility task vehicle.
Nautic Partners in its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (NASD: TRHC), a leading healthcare company advancing personalized, comprehensive care for value based care organizations.
Nautic Partners and its portfolio company, CarepathRx, in its sale of CarepathRx’s BioPlus business unit, a comprehensive specialty pharmacy, to Elevance (NYSE: ELV).
Nautic Partners in its creation of CarePathRx and its acquisitions of related businesses.
Nexus Capital Management LP in its acquisition of Natural Balance Pet Food, Inc., a leading premium pet food brand specializing in high quality dog and cat food products sold exclusively through the pet specialty and ecommerce channels.
Nexus Capital Management LP in its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Pearson plc’s K12 courseware business.
Parthenon Capital in its acquisition of the gaming division Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN).
Parthenon Capital in its entry into a definitive agreement with Kohlberg & Co. for the recapitalization of Trinity Life Sciences, a leader in global life sciences commercialization solutions.
Parthenon Capital in its investment in BirchStreet Systems, a leading provider of procure-to-pay software to the hospitality sector.
Tailwind Capital in its acquisition of ISSA, a premier eLearning platform for the fitness and wellness industry.
TPG Growth in its acquisition of Denali Water Solutions, a market-leading provider of specialty waste and environmental recycling and disposal services.
TPG Growth in its investment in People 2.0, a leading provider of outsourced global employer of record and agent of record services to market makers in talent.
Trilantic North America in its investment in Orva, a full-service e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of footwear, apparel, accessories and home products from leading consumer brand.
Prior Experience
McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 2014–2017
Ropes & Gray LLP, 2005–2014
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Recognition
Best Lawyers: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2023
The M&A Advisor: Emerging Leader, 2016
The Legal 500: Notable Adviser
IFLR1000: Notable Practitioner
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- Massachusetts
Education
- Washington and Lee University School of LawJ.D.magna cum laude2005Lead Articles Editor, Washington and Lee Law Review
- Colgate UniversityA.B., Economics1999