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Richard J Campbell

Richard J Campbell

USA 2026

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About

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Rick Campbell is a corporate partner who regularly represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, debt and equity financings, restructuring transactions, SPAC transactions, corporate governance and other matters.

The private equity firms, asset managers and family offices that Rick has represented include Arcline Investments, Cerberus Capital Management, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, FJ Management, Golden Gate Capital, HCI Equity, Hellman & Friedman, Hilco Global, Lamb Partners, Lubert-Adler, Madison Dearborn Partners, Owl Rock, Redwood Capital, Silver Oak Services Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners and Willis Stein & Partners, as well as many public and private companies, SPAC sponsors and family businesses.

Personal

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 1996; Stanford University, A.B., 1993

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard Campbell frequently handles M&A and capital markets transactions. He is experienced in advising on cross-border matters.

Strengths

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  • Richard really helps see around corners. He can read a room and has high EQ to go along with his legal acumen.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA

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California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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