Chester E. Chet Bacheller

Corporate Governance Law

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Tampa, Florida

44+ years experience

Holland & Knight LLP

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

813-227-8500

https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/b/bacheller-chester-e

100 North Tampa Street, Suite 4100, Tampa, FL 33602

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Bio

Chester E. Bacheller is a transactional lawyer practicing in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance including, venture capital financing. The majority of Mr. Bacheller's practice has centered on representing companies and investors in various corporate and financial transactions. He has substantial experience in a wide range of corporate, securities and banking matters, including: public offerings of securities registered under the federal and state securities laws; corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; private placements of securities, including Rule 144A offerings; venture capital financing; SEC periodic reporting and compliance matters; financing, mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters for various financial institutions; eurodollar financings, mortgage and other asset-based securities offerings; corporate control contests, including proxy fights and tender offers; complex asset-based and other lending transactions; numerous issues arising under the Uniform Commercial Code; and other various business matters. Chester E. Bacheller is a transactional lawyer practicing in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance including, venture capital financing. The majority of Mr. Bacheller's practice has centered on representing companies and investors in various corporate and financial transactions. He has substantial experience in a wide range of corporate, securities and banking matters, including: public offerings of securities registered under the federal and state securities laws; corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; private placements of securities, including Rule 144A offerings; venture capital financing; SEC periodic reporting and compliance matters; financing, mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters for various financial institutions; eurodollar financings, mortgage and other asset-based securities offerings; corporate control contests, including proxy fights and tender offers; complex asset-based and other lending transactions; numerous issues arising under the Uniform Commercial Code; and other various business matters. Chester E. Bacheller is a transactional lawyer practicing in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance including, venture capital financing.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Florida

State Capital

Tallahassee

Highest Court

Florida Supreme Court

Bar Association

The Florida Bar

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Tampa (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Tampa (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tampa (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Tampa (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Tampa (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tampa (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Tampa (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Tampa (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tampa (2012)
Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Recognized: Securities Regulation
Practice Area: International Trade and Finance Law
Special Focus: Accounting
Special Focus: Audit Committees
Special Focus: Capital Markets
Special Focus: Corporate Finance
Special Focus: Corporate Governance
Special Focus: Director and Officer Liability
Special Focus: Disclosure
Special Focus: Executive Compensation
Special Focus: General Corporate
Special Focus: High Yield
Special Focus: International
Special Focus: Leveraged Buyouts
Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
Special Focus: Private Placements
Special Focus: Publicly-Held Companies
Special Focus: Restructurings
Special Focus: Securities
Special Focus: Transactions
Special Focus: Venture Capital
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, January 2009
Client Service All-Star, The BTI Consulting Group, Inc., 2013
Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2013
Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity, 2008-2013