DALLAS – April 23, 2026 –Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Texas offices congratulate clients on being named finalists for the 2026 D CEO’s Mergers & Acquisitions Awards. This recognition identifies notable dealmakers and transactions in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community, and honors professionals and firms that have demonstrated excellence in dealmaking and contributions to the region's M&A landscape.
“We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our Greenberg Traurig team brings to every transaction we handle, and it is gratifying to see those efforts recognized in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community. More importantly, we are honored that our clients place their trust in us to help them navigate complex and consequential transactions. This recognition is a reflection of the strong relationships we have built with our clients and our commitment to delivering exceptional service and results. The Dallas-Fort Worth M&A market continues to demonstrate remarkable strength and vitality, and we are privileged to play a role in supporting that growth,” said Steven E. Bartz, a Greenberg Traurig Private Equity Practice shareholder in Dallas and lead for a Careington International Corporation matter that was shortlisted. “Moreover, this recognition underscores the professionalism and expertise of the Careington team, and it is a privilege to work alongside such an exceptional group.”
Greenberg Traurig's representation of Careington International Corporation in the sale of its Launch Loyalty business to Wellfit Technologies has been named a finalist for Deal of the Year (Under $25 Million).
“The transaction represents a significant milestone for both companies, as Wellfit Technologies expands its platform and capabilities in the loyalty and benefits space,” noted Alicia Sienne Voltmer, Dallas Labor & Employment shareholder and adviser to Careington.
In addition to Bartz and Voltmer, the Greenberg Traurig team included Tax Shareholder Joseph J. Curran in Boston; Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Shareholders Reena Bajowala and Jena M. Valdetero in Chicago; Labor & Employment Shareholder Lindsay J. Fiore in Phoenix; Intellectual Property & Technology Shareholder Jerry Fellows in Dallas; Benefits & Compensation Shareholder Brian Witkowski in Chicago; Health Care & FDA Practice Shareholder Tricia A. Asaro in Albany; Antitrust Litigation & Competition Regulation Shareholders Justin P. Hedge in Washington, D.C., and Stephen M. Pepper in New York; Corporate Associates Kyle C. Ffrench in Boston and Josh Candelario in Dallas; and Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate Emily S. Taetzsch in Chicago.
Additionally, Eliot Kerlin Jr., managing partner of Greenberg Traurig client Broadwing Capital, has been named a finalist for the Private Equity Professional of the Year (Managed Fund) category. Broadwing Capital is a Dallas-based private equity firm that actively partners with operator- and family-owned companies to build manufacturing and services platforms while investing in their people and communities.