SAM, Sidley Austin, Ropes & Gray act on Access Healthcare on investment from New Mountain Capital

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Sidley Austin LLP and Ropes & Gray acted on Access Healthcare's investment from affiliates of New Mountain Capital, LLC .

SAM advised Access Healthcare on the transaction.

The transaction team consisted of Raghubir Menon, Regional Practice Head – M&A and Private Equity, General Corporate; Manita Doshi, Partner; Pooja Thomas, Principal Associate; and Pratim Majumder, Associate.

The competition team comprised Aman Singh Sethi, Partner; Ritesh Puri, Senior Associate; Nimish Malpani, Senior Associate; Saksham Nalotia, Associate; and Aryan Uppal, Associate.

The due diligence team comprised Manita Doshi, Partner; Pooja Thomas, Principal Associate; Subhashini Narayanan, Senior Associate; Vipra Sankhla, Associate; Pratim Majumder, Associate; Jayesh Borele, Associate; Rishika Sharma, Associate; Divya Khanwani, Associate; and Kritika Singha, Associate.

The due diligence team for Labour and Employment was led by Kriti Kaushik, Partner; Lijin Varughese, Associate; Shalini Prem, Associate; Stuti Dhawan, Associate; and Sanskriti Nigam, Associate.

The due diligence team for data privacy and IP comprised Veda Handa, Senior Associate; Arushi Moza, Associate; and Anshika Chadha, Associate.

Sidley Austin also acted for access healthcare.

A cross-border team from Sidley led the effort, with Scott Parel, Aaron J. Rigby, and Parthiv Rishi spearheading matters related to M&A and Private Equity. They were supported by Adam Runcorn, Hannah L. Marshall, Sarangan Rajesh Kumar, Ashley S. Rogers, Kevin See, and Kelli N. McQuillan, who also focused on M&A and Private Equity transactions.

For regulatory and compliance matters, Vadim Brusser, Jason C. Semmes, and Ali Sarwari handled Antitrust and Competition issues, while Margaret H. Allen and Alex Tritell provided expertise in Commercial Litigation and Disputes.

Eric M. Winwood advised on Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, and Banks Bruce and Mary Kathryn Field played key roles in Global Finance. In the healthcare sector, Jon S. Zucker and Jenna M. Hoskison brought their specialized legal knowledge.

Colleen Theresa Brown, focused on Privacy and Cybersecurity, and Suresh T. Advani, Tara M. Lancaster, and Tyler J. Combest, managed Tax-related matters. Lauren G. Grau contributed her expertise in Technology and Life Sciences Transactions.

Ropes & Gray advised New Mountain LLP on the transaction.

The team featured Private Equity partners Garrett Charon, Todd B. Kornreich, and Dan Oates, alongside Tax partners Adam Greenwood and Alyssa Kollmeyer. Healthcare matters were led by partner Jennifer Romig, while Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits were handled by partner Danna Kivell. Employment partner Stephanie Bruce provided expertise in labor-related issues.

Intellectual Property Transactions were overseen by partner Jordan Altman, with Litigation & Enforcement matters managed by partner Jonathan Klarfeld. Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth ensured regulatory compliance, while ESG considerations were addressed by partner Michael Littenberg.

This investment is poised to fuel Access Healthcare's continued expansion and innovation. The company plans to leverage the funds to further develop its capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), workflow automation, and product development. Additionally, the partnership with New Mountain Capital will facilitate Access Healthcare's entry into new markets, broadening its reach and impact within the healthcare industry.

Access Healthcare is a leading provider of revenue cycle management (RCM), business process outsourcing, and automation solutions for the healthcare industry. With a strong focus on technology-driven efficiency, the company helps healthcare providers, payers, and third-party administrators optimize their administrative and financial operations.

New Mountain Capital is a growth-oriented private equity firm that focuses on investing in businesses with strong market positions and long-term growth potential. With a disciplined approach to value creation, the firm partners with management teams to drive strategic expansion, operational excellence, and technological advancements. New Mountain Capital has a diversified investment portfolio spanning healthcare, technology, financial services, and other key industries.

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