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Kirkland & Ellis

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Kirkland & Ellis

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis advises on employee benefit and executive compensation issues with a particular focus on acquisitions on the transactional side. Its experience also encompasses ERISA issues. The firm assists a broad range of clients, including media organizations, energy companies and private equity firms.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Nexstar Media Group on the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Tegna Inc, a transaction valued at USD6.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm delivers practical guidance, quick response and a high degree of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Michael Falk
    Band 2Michael Falk

    Michael Falk

    Michael Falk specializes in the employee benefits and executive compensation aspects of corporate transactions.

  • Band 4Alexandra Mihalas
    Band 4Alexandra Mihalas

    Alexandra Mihalas

    Alexandra Mihalas focuses on high-value transactional employee benefits and executive compensation matters, regularly advising on deals valued in the billions.

    • Alexandra is ultra-responsive, very smart and sophisticated and has complete business focus.

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Ranked Individuals at Kirkland & Ellis (2)

Illinois

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    Michael Falk

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    Alexandra Mihalas

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