October 13, 2026
Willkie is representing Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: CDNL) in its acquisition of Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc., a leading Central Florida heavy civil and site development contractor, for $357.5 million.
On October 13, 2026, Cardinal Infrastructure Group announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hughes Brothers, establishing a scaled platform in the Central Florida market. The consideration of $357.5 million will be funded through a combination of cash and Cardinal Class A common stock.
Willkie previously represented Cardinal Infrastructure Group in its initial public offering in December 2025 and in a subsequent follow-on offering in June 2026, as well as a number of other acquisitions.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc. delivers its suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that support the planning, preparation, installation, and development of residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and state infrastructure projects through wholly owned, market-leading subsidiaries.
The Willkie team is led by partners Eddie Best and Hugh McLaughlin and includes associates D’Andrey Miller and Daniel Kozek.
