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Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

USA 2026

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Michael Wilson is an experienced dealmaker who focuses on serving clients in the private capital industry—including private equity and private credit—and has successfully guided clients to closing hundreds of transactions. He serves as co-leader of the firm’s Private Equity team.

Mike focuses on mergers and acquisitions, representing institutional investors, portfolio companies, founders and private companies on acquisitions, investments and exits. His extensive private equity experience includes representing funds, general partners and limited partners in portfolio investments, LP investments, continuation vehicles, GP-led secondaries, fund formation and working with small business investment companies (SBICs). Beyond traditional M&A, Mike advises on complex, customized transactions such as joint ventures, multi-phase restructurings and recapitalizations.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - Illinois

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Michael Wilson serves as co-leader of the firm's private equity team. He is highly knowledgeable of a range of transactions, and represents well-known funds and their portfolio companies.

Strengths

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  • Mike is excellent all around and has brought a level of commercial awareness and vision to our thinking that has really separated us from our competition. I can bring any issue to Mike and he can quickly help me to navigate and win the deal or protect our assets. He is truly a gifted legal mind and a great guy all around.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike has been very professional and has assisted us with solid advice.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Mike consistently exceeds our expectations. He provides thoughtful, well-reasoned insight.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA

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