Leslie Vaughn Mahre is a private equity/M&A attorney in Holland & Knight's Nashville and Houston offices. Ms. Mahre's practice is multidisciplinary and focused on partnering with clients in the private capital space on a solutions-oriented approach as they navigate strategically important transactions. Whether working with a private equity fund or other investor or representing a business owner or management team, she strives to develop long-term relationships built on trust and an in-depth knowledge of the client's business to help them solve problems in creative and efficient ways. In the luxury brand space, Ms. Mahre works with both investors and brands at each stage of the business life cycle including initial formation and funding, brand collaborations and joint ventures, capital raises, acquisitions and sale transactions.