$67bn AUM & 400 Companies: Roundtable with Doug Berman, Head of U.S. Private Equity at H.I.G. Capital (Professional Level)

Doug Berman is the Head of H.I.G. Capital's U.S. private equity business. He joined the firm in 1996 and has served as an Executive Managing Director since 2007. Before that, Doug led the acquisition of more than 40 businesses for H.I.G. Capital.

Prior to joining H.I.G., Doug was a consultant at Bain & Company. While at Bain, he managed a variety of projects for Fortune 1000 clients.

Doug holds a B.A. degree, with Honors, in Economics from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Amit Mehta is the Global Chair of the Paul Hastings Corporate Department and is a Partner in the firm's Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisition practices.

Amit’s practice is focused on private equity and corporate transactions, restructuring and distressed transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings, SPAC-related transaction and counseling boards and senior management on strategic business, corporate governance, financial, and transactional matters. He regularly represents companies in global acquisitions and dispositions, and also in connection with distressed assets. In addition, he represents parties in connection with transactional risk products, including the issuance of representations and warranties insurance policies. Amit serves as general counsel for companies, including providing advice and assistance, with respect to general corporate matters and corporate governance.

He has a wide range of corporate finance experience, including venture capital and other private placement transactions and secured and subordinated financing transactions.

Clients describe Amit in Chambers USA 2024 saying, “Amit is a leader in his field at developing commercial solutions and maintaining an even posture. He's a true professional who does not create risk.” Clients also said: “Amit provides exemplary work — balancing the challenges that come up throughout a deal with a commercial awareness to get to the finish line with our best interests still intact.”