Omar A. Lucia

Partner

Omar Lucia is an experienced M&A lawyer counseling private equity funds, public companies, and privately held businesses in complex U.S. and international acquisition and divestiture transactions. Omar is known as a partner to his clients, advising them through the lens of their business goals in the structuring and negotiation of middle-market transactions. He employs sophisticated legal skills along with a business-minded, solutions-focused approach, and a seasoned team of professionals to assist his clients in both deploying capital efficiently across a variety of industries as well as maximizing returns on their invested capital through sales and recapitalizations.

Omar also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Equity Practice.

Representative Experience

  • Represented Wynnchurch Capital in the purchase of the domestic and international operations of Latham Pools, and ultimately, its sale to Pamplona Capital
  • Represented two private equity funds in their acquisition of United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC, and Fast Fabricators LLC from Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), numerous bolt-on acquisitions, and ultimately, the sale of the platform to Forterra Pipe
  • Represented Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ: AEIS) in connection with its carve-out purchases of Artesyn Embedded Power Business and SL Power
  • Represented a family ownership group in the sale of their aerospace testing business to a large private equity fund
  • Represented Peninsula Capital in its investment in Republic Fire & Safety, numerous bolt-on acquisitions, and ultimately, its sale to CI Capital
  • Represented a UK-listed public company in its acquisitions of a US-based wire and cable distributor, a US-based specialty fastener distributor, and several US-based wire harness distributors
  • Represented a multinational automotive supplier in the sale of its manufacturing operations in Mexico
  • Represented a private equity fund in its purchase of the global operations of a supplier of noise vibration and harshness products, along with bolt-on acquisitions and ultimately, its sale to a public company
  • Represented Amcor Rigid Plastics in its purchases of operations in the U.S., Canada, and South America
  • Represented a private equity fund in the purchase of an aluminum extrusions distribution business and numerous bolt-on acquisitions

Awards and Recognition

  • Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®
    • Corporate Law (2023)
24 May 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Eastern Metal Supply, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Acquisition of Eagle Metal Distributors

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Eastern Metal Supply, one of the largest value-added distributors of aluminum products in the United States
08 May 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Diploma in $300M Acquisition of Peerless Aerospace Fastener

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Diploma PLC, an international value-add distribution group, in its acquisition of Peerless Aerospace Fastener LLC (Peerless), a distributor of fasteners in the U.S. and European aerospace markets, for approximately $300 million.
17 April 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Wynnchurch Capital in Acquisition of Handgards

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. in the acquisition of Handgards, LLC from Wind Point Partners.
18 March 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises on Sale of LPW Group

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. and its partners in connection with the sale of LPW Group Holdings, Inc. to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
22 December 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Eastern Metal Supply, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Sale of Windows & Doors Division

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Eastern Metal Supply, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P, in the sale of its Eastern Architectural Systems division to Cornerstone Building Brands Inc.
19 December 2023 In the News

Omar Lucia Comments on Private Equity, Deal Activity Outlook for 2024

Foley & Lardner LLP partner Omar Lucia is quoted in the PitchBook article, “Carveouts, add-ons key as PE firms strategize for 2024.”