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Libby Ridley

Partner

Libby Ridley routinely leads both buy-side and sell-side M&A deals for private companies. She is a trusted advisor whom clients regularly rely on to guide them through the M&A process, analyze risks and rewards, and provide sound business and legal advice.

Libby focuses her practice on complex mergers and acquisitions and general corporate governance matters across a range of sectors. She serves private equity funded clients, public companies, and privately held businesses in various industries such as manufacturing, information technology, financial services, consumer products, and beverage distribution, with a focus on the middle market.

Prior to attending law school, Libby worked as a financial analyst in the corporate and investment bank at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (now Truist) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Awards and Recognition

  • The M&A Advisor “Emerging Leader” (2023)
  • The Best Lawyers in America© – Corporate Law (2022-2024)
  • Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2019)

Affiliations

  • Advisory Board Member of The First Tee – Tampa Bay
  • Nominating Committee Member of the University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Foundation, Tampa Region
November 7, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Buyer in Acquisition of Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to the joint venture purchaser of Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
October 2, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Ownership Group Led by Patrick Zalupski in Purchase of Tampa Bay Rays

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal counsel to an ownership group led by Florida-based business executive Patrick Zalupski in the purchase of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays.
February 3, 2025 Press Releases

Foley Announces 2025 New Partner Class

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of 17 lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective February 1, 2025.
December 2, 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises 3MG Solutions in Investment from Bayview Asset Management

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to 3MG Solutions, a provider of residential and commercial roofing services across Florida, in its investment from Bayview Asset Management.
July 2, 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises K2 Medical Research in Strategic Growth Investment from TPG

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal adviser to K2 Medical Research, an integrated clinical trial site platform specializing in central nervous
June 6, 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents nVent Electric in Agreement to Acquire Trachte for $695M

Foley & Larder LLP represented nVent Electric plc (nVent), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, in its agreement to acquire the parent company of Trachte, LLC for $695 million, subject to customary adjustments.