Kirkland & Ellis, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a market-leading transactional practice with a stellar reputation for its expertise in high value, international transactions. It demonstrates outstanding credentials in private equity buyouts and exits, alongside deep strengths in public M&A. The firm leverages its extensive resources in wider practice areas to offer an integrated transactional service, drawing from experts in tax, intellectual property and litigation.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland & Ellis advised AE Industrial Partners-backed Kellstrom Aerospace on its $200 million sale to VSE Corporation.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis has a highly seasoned M&A team that understands how to navigate the thorniest of issues.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
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Kirkland offers deep M&A expertise, creativity and work ethic.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
USA

Kirkland & Ellis has a highly seasoned M&A team that understands how to navigate the thorniest of issues.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
USA

Kirkland offers deep M&A expertise, creativity and work ethic.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Jon A Ballis

Eminent Practitioners

Jon Ballis is chairman of Kirkland & Ellis. He is a highly experienced practitioner who is well versed in representing private equity firms in substantial transactions.

Jon is exceptional.

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Sanford E Perl

Band 1

Sanford Perl is a leading corporate lawyer who represents prominent private equity firms. His experience includes acting on multibillion-dollar mergers.

Sanford is fantastic.

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Douglas C Gessner

Band 2

Douglas Gessner has a practice which includes recapitalizations and the formation of private equity funds. He also frequently handles acquisitions and sales.

Doug is a gentleman. He is smart and advocates strongly for his clients.

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Richard J Campbell

Band 2

Richard Campbell frequently handles M&A and capital markets transactions. He is experienced in advising on cross-border matters.

Richard really helps see around corners. He can read a room and has high EQ to go along with his legal acumen.

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Ted M Frankel

Band 2

Ted Frankel represents a range of clients that include private equity sponsors. He has strong skills in acquisitions, divestitures and recapitalizations.

Ted is an outstanding M&A lawyer. He is highly commercial, practical and strategic.

Ted is an excellent lawyer who acts like a true partner.

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