​New York, NY – February 9, 2024 – CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that it has been recognized with two awards by Global M&A Network at its 15th annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards. The firm earned awards for U.S.A. Private Equity Deal of the Year | Small Markets and Hospitality & Services Private Equity Deal of the Year. Award winners were announced during the 15th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards Gala held at the Metropolitan Club in New York on January 30, 2024.

CohnReznick received the U.S.A. Private Equity Deal of the Year | Small Markets award for its work on HMP Global’s acquisition of the Neuroscience Education Institute. HMP Global is a multi-channel producer of education materials and content for the healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas.

The Hospitality & Services Private Equity Deal of the Year was won by the firm for its work on Xperience Restaurant Group’s acquisition of RM Restaurant Group. Xperience is a leading casual and fine dining operator with more than 70 restaurants across the U.S. 

“During what many perceive as a challenging time for M&A activity, our team continues to be called upon for transaction services across diverse industries like education and hospitality,” said Claudine Cohen, Managing Principal of CohnReznick’s Value360 practice. “We appreciate the trust that our clients place in us. We’re honored that Global M&A Network continues to recognize our work and the efforts of our team.”

In January 2023, Global M&A Network named CohnReznick the Transactions Advisory Firm of the Year and recognized its Transaction Advisory team and a member of its Restructuring and Dispute Resolution team with three awards. The firm also earned awards from Global M&A Network in 2022 and 2021. 

The Americas M&A Atlas Awards honor “the best value-creating deals, outstanding firms, and legendary leaders-dealmakers from the North and Latin America corporate, investor and transactional communities.” According to Global M&A Network, winning an Americas M&A Atlas Award “ …equates to achieving the ‘Gold Standard of Performance’ standing in the industries, validating the firm and team leadership since winners are selected based on deals criteria, experience, and expertise.”