LAWYER PROFILE
John Pitts

John Pitts

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

John's practice focuses on complex infrastructure and energy transactions including M&A, joint ventures and structured equity solutions. He regularly represents many of the leading private equity sponsors, including Blackstone, EQT, I Squared, KKR, Macquarie, Quantum, and Sandbrook as well as strategic clients.

Career

Kirkland & Ellis LLP – Member of Executive Committee

Personal

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2009 (cum laude); Davidson College, B.A., 2004 (magna cum laude). Served as an infantry officer in U.S. Army and deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also is director of Team Rubicon, an international non-government organization specializing in disaster response.

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Texas

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
John Pitts handles a variety of complex transactions including M&A and private equity. He has a particularly strong practice in energy deals.

Corporate/M&A - Texas

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Pitts handles a variety of complex transactions including M&A and private equity. He has a particularly strong practice in energy deals.

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