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Peter Martelli

Peter Martelli

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

New York

6 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Peter is one of the leading members of Kirkland's corporate practice and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Focusing on mergers and acquisitions, Peter regularly represents private equity firms and public companies in their most complex transactions. Peter’s experience spans the entire range of M&A activity, including many significant leveraged buyouts, minority investments, strategic mergers, joint ventures and cross-border transactions. He also counsels public company clients on governance, securities and other corporate matters.

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New York University School of Law, J.D., 2000; Cornell University, B.S., 1997.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 2
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Peter Martelli is well-respected for his deep experience advising a range of major investment firms on acquisitions and dispositions.
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  • Peter is one of the best lawyers I have come across in my career. He has outstanding business and commercial judgment and is an animal when it comes to dedication and work ethic.

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