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Kirkland & Ellis

Environment: Mainly Transactional

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Environment: Mainly Transactional - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is highly regarded for its strength in advising companies and financial institutions on complex transactional matters. The firm represents clients from such sectors as automotive, chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals. The team is experienced in advising clients on environmental due diligence pertaining to cross-border transactions and also fields expertise in litigation and enforcement matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Bain Capital Private Equity on all environmental, health and safety aspects of its investment in BW Fusion, Biodyne USA and Agronomy 365.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has a deep bench of attorneys who are subject matter experts in many fields.

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  • The advice is consistently tailored to the commercial realities we face, not just the legal framework, which makes the firm's guidance both practical and actionable.

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  • It is exceptionally responsive and proactive, often anticipating issues before they arise and offering solutions that are tailored to both the legal and commercial aspects of our business.

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  • The team is very deal savvy and has a great ability to make very technical issues actionable for the business people involved.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has demonstrated a proven ability to provide sound advice and help be a problem solver.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sara Michaelchuck Webber
    Sara Michaelchuck Webber

    Sara Michaelchuck Webber

    Sara Webber has experience handling the environmental aspects of transactions, including M&A, securities offerings and bankruptcies for buyers, lenders, underwriters and investors.

    • Sara Webber is not only a pleasure to work with, but is a consummate professional and able to handle anything we throw at her. She is thorough, highly responsive and very experienced.

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    • Sara's advice always reflects not only legal precision but also awareness of market trends, deal dynamics and risk management. This combination of sophistication and commercial awareness makes her a trusted partner in our work.

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    Sara Michaelchuck Webber

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