Akerman represented R.L. James, Inc., a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and a general contractor specializing in exterior restoration and remediation, in its investment in Commercial Plastering USA, LLC, a Southwest Florida-based provider of commercial plastering, exterior finishes, and drywall services.
The Akerman team advising R.L. James was led by Corporate Partner Andrew Hard and included key support across the firm's national platform:
- Melissa Koch, Chair, Technology Transactions Practice
- Peter Chiabotti, Partner Intellectual Property Practice Group
- Erika Labelle, Partner, Tax Practice Group
- Chris Leach, Partner, Real Estate Practice Group
- Gabriel Marinaro, Partner, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice
- Felicia Leborgne Nowels, Partner, Government Strategies Practice Group
- Bryan Reese, Partner, Corporate Practice Group
- Scott Silverman, Partner, Labor and Employment Practice Group
- Sarah Campbell Smith, Partner, Environment and Natural Resources Practice
- Jim Deiotte, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Andrew Fernandez, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Charles Filips, Associate, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice
- Lauren Gonzalez, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
- Chelsy Lutz, Associate, Tax Practice Group
- Michael Meadows, Associate, Corporate Practice Group
Founded in 1976 and based in Bradenton, Florida, Commercial Plastering USA, LLC, will advance R.L. James, Inc.'s reach across Southwest Florida and expand upon its capabilities in providing commercial exterior restoration and maintenance services statewide. The company is a leading regional provider of stucco finishes, drywall installation, exterior insulation finish systems, conventional lath and plaster systems, veneer plaster, decorative plaster molds, and exterior and specialty framing services.
This acquisition aligns with Hidden Harbor's ongoing mission to build strong, operationally focused businesses across the lower middle market. Financing for the transaction was provided by funds managed by First Eagle Alternative Credit, LLC.
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