Overview
"Lisa Hedrick is described as 'smart and responsive' by impressed clients. She regularly advises clients on acquisitions as well as acting as external general counsel on governance matters. She also assists clients with private equity transactions and capital markets issues." Chambers USA
Lisa’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving privately-held middle market companies across the United States. With transaction sizes ranging from $1 million to over $1 billion, Lisa provides practical and informed counsel to business founders, family offices and private equity funds for their buy-side and sell-side transactions across multiple industries. Within the past year, Lisa has worked on a number of deals involving representations and warranties insurance (RWI). She is well versed in negotiating RWI policies and structuring deals to accommodate such protection for her clients.
Recently Lisa represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of a distributor from a family office. The transaction involved several third parties including lenders and co-investors and drew heavily on Lisa’s strong project management and organizational skills to complete the transaction under an accelerated timeline.
In addition to M&A transactions, Lisa works with middle market businesses to provide ongoing general corporate counsel and advice. Appreciating that risk is fundamental to every business success-story, Lisa prides herself on educating her clients about the risks involved in a particular transaction and assisting her clients with identifying the best course of action.
In addition to her legal practice, Lisa holds the position of Chair for Hirschler's M&A and Financing Practice Group. She also is an active member of the firm's Associate Advancement Committee and serves on the Board of Directors of the firm.
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law, 2023 - 2025
Best Lawyers in America® for Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024 - 2025
Named Legal Advisor of the Year, The M&A Advisor, 2022
Named to the 2022 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions
Named to "Legal Elite," (Business Law), Virginia Business, 2022
Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2017 - 2024
Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Mergers & Acquisitions, 2013 - 2021
Named to “Legal Elite,” (Young Lawyer (Under 40)), Virginia Business, 2012 - 2020
Named an “Up and Coming” lawyer, Corporate/M&A, Virginia, Chambers USA: Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2016
Named “Young Lawyer of the Year,” Richmond Bar Association, 2016
Named an "Emerging Leader," The M&A Advisor, 2016
Named an “Associate to Watch,” Corporate/M&A, Southern Virginia, Chambers USA” America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2015
Experience
Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions
Represented a private equity firm in the acquisition of an international manufacturing company involving a competitive bid process, representations and warranties insurance, management rollover and co-investment.
Represented a private-equity-backed manufacturer and distributor in several add-on acquisitions in connection with the execution of a buy-and-build strategy.
Represented owner of a veterinary practice in connection with the sale of assets to a national, private-equity backed buyer.
Represented owner of a management consulting group in its sale to an international strategic buyer.
Represented senior executive in connection with sale and rollover of his minority-ownership stake in the target company and in connection with new employment and executive compensation arrangements with the buyer.
Represented a family office in the refinancing of senior debt, including associated pre-closing restructuring issues.
Coordinated the acquisition of two unaffiliated but complementary business services companies by a private equity firm, which involved a significant equity roll by the founders of the two target companies.
Facilitated a private equity investment in a value added reseller on behalf of the company’s founder, which included the negotiation of post-closing governance documents between the equity holders.
Assisted a national manufacturer with multiple synergistic acquisitions designed to strengthen brand recognition and product capabilities.
Represented a private equity firm in the acquisition of a manufacturer with operations in the U.K. and Ireland.
General Counsel Services
Assisted with an internal reorganization of a provider of telemedicine.
Reviewed the organizational documents and minute books of a financial services firm and provided recommendations to improve corporate governance and legal compliance.
Served as local counsel to a Canadian technology company with respect to its investment in a U.S. startup.
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Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
Growing up as a Navy brat taught Lisa the importance of dedication and flexibility. It also taught her to appreciate cuisines and culture from around the world. She and her husband, Scott, are avid wine lovers and able cooks who enjoy entertaining and getting to know people.
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Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
- Order of the Coif
College of William and Mary, B.A., with honors
Admissions
- Virginia
AchievementHirschler Increases Best Lawyers in America Recognitions to 47 Attorneys, Two Honored as “Lawyers of the Year” and Eight as “Ones to Watch”
Achievement19 Hirschler Attorneys and 5 Practice Areas Recognized in 2024 Chambers USA Rankings
Firm NewsHirschler Grows Best Lawyers in America Recognitions to 46 Attorneys, Two Honored as “Lawyers of the Year” and Nine as “Ones to Watch”