Thomas M. Tom McAleavey

Securities / Capital Markets Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Orlando, Florida

31+ years experience

Holland & Knight LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

407-425-8500

https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/m/mcaleavey-tom

200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 2600, Orlando, FL 32801

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Bio

Tom McAleavey practices in the area of corporate and securities law. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings of securities, corporate governance matters and securities regulation compliance. His experience includes the representation of public companies in connection with public and private offerings of debt and equity securities; SEC periodic reporting and proxy statements; and corporate acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations.

Practice Areas

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Orlando (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Orlando (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Orlando (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Orlando (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Orlando (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Orlando (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Orlando (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Orlando (2012)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Orlando (2009)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Practice Area: Family Law
Practice Area: Family Law Mediation
Special Focus: Corporate Finance
Special Focus: General Corporate
Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
Special Focus: Securities
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Order of the Coif
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2008-2009
Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2007, 2010-2013
Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, 2011-2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

University of Florida, graduated 1994

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Reviews

Jessica King

2 weeks ago

Competent on complex M&A, but communication could improve

We engaged Tom McAleavey at Holland & Knight for guidance on a private equity transaction involving our Florida-based tech company. His deep experience in securities law and corporate governance, evidenced by his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions, was immediately apparent. He navigated the complexities of the deal structure and the SEC regulations with clear expertise. However, our experience was mixed. While the legal work was solid, we often experienced significant delays in receiving responses to emails, which created some anxiety during tight negotiation periods. His advice, when we had it, was always sound and rooted in his 30+ years of practice, particularly from his securities law focus. For straightforward, high-stakes corporate matters, he knows his field, but you need to be prepared to manage expectations around accessibility and follow-up.