Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 2
Contact number
+1 206 623 7580Chambers Review
K&L Gates is a well-respected team, lauded for its expert handling of M&A and private equity transactions. The team serves emerging to midmarket and international companies in the technology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing and aerospace sectors. The firm is recognized as a full-service office; the Seattle team is also able to leverage the firm's global presence to offer its corporate clients an international perspective.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised Microsoft Corporation on its third investment in OpenAI through a multi-year, multibillion-dollar investment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"K&L Gates was phenomenal at making a very complex transaction as simple as possible."
"The team at K&L Gates is exceptionally well rounded and possesses a wealth of expertise across various legal domains."
"The people we have worked with at K&L Gates are very bright and have a nuanced understanding of corporate issues."
"K&L Gates was phenomenal at making a very complex transaction as simple as possible."
"The team at K&L Gates is exceptionally well rounded and possesses a wealth of expertise across various legal domains."
"The people we have worked with at K&L Gates are very bright and have a nuanced understanding of corporate issues."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Voss is sought out for his enviable expertise in corporate transactions, including M&A, securities offerings and joint ventures. He is noted for his experience advising startups and emerging companies.
"Christopher Voss is highly regarded."
Stephan Coonrod routinely handles major cross-border M&A. He also works on deals such as joint ventures and divestitures.
"Stephan is very well respected - clients think highly of him."
"Stephan is a strong resource for our team."
Annette Becker handles complex M&A and equity financings. She works with public and private businesses.
"Annette is smart and efficient."
"She is good technically as well as being easy to work with."
Jessica Pearlman is experienced in handling a range of deals, including M&A. Her clients include technology companies.
"Jessica is responsive, practical and concise with her advice."
"She understands the nuances of transactions as well as anyone, and knows the trends inside-out."
Gary Kocher is recognized for his experience in M&A and securities offerings. His clients include those in the life sciences sector.
"Gary is awesome - a super-seasoned lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
K&L Gates
Washington