Michael DuBay

Michael D. DuBay is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Private Equity Practice Group at Honigman LLP.12 He concentrates his practice on complex business transactions, with a particular focus on structuring and negotiating acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, mergers, joint ventures, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, restructurings, and workouts.12

DuBay executes transactions on behalf of private equity funds, family offices, independent sponsors, and their respective portfolio companies, as well as closely held businesses in sales to both financial and strategic buyers.12 He manages deals in various industries, including manufacturing, industrials, healthcare, building products, automotive, distribution, education, food products, and software.12

Professional Recognition

DuBay has been consistently recognized for his expertise:

• Listed in Chambers USA from 2012-20242
• Ranked in Band 2 for Corporate/M&A in Michigan1
• Described as "practical, effective and tough" by Chambers USA12

Leadership Roles

In addition to his client work, DuBay:

• Serves as a member of Honigman's Board of Directors12
• Is part of the firm's Executive Committee12

Notable Experience

DuBay has represented numerous private equity firms and closely held businesses, including:

• Center Rock Capital Partners
• O2 Investment Partners
• Rockbridge Growth Equity
• TRP Capital Partners
• US LBM Holdings2

His transactions have involved aggregate enterprise values exceeding $5 billion.2