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Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

California

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Stephen Lee is a partner in Willkie’s Corporate & Financial Services Department and a member of the Private Equity Practice Group. He is based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office. Steve advises clients on carve-outs of business divisions, asset and stock acquisitions and sales, mergers, leveraged buyouts and auction transactions. He regularly represents buyers and sellers in cross-border transactions and guides clients through joint venture, joint development, licensing and manufacturing arrangements.

Steve also counsels clients on search fund and independent sponsor matters. He has significant experience across the aerospace, software, technology, automotive, medical device and healthcare industries.

Education

Cornell Law School

J.D.

Princeton University

B.A.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stephen Lee of Willkie Farr & Gallagher maintains an active practice representing private equity sponsors in a range of domestic and cross-border transactional matters. He offers knowledge of the aerospace, technology and software spaces, among others.

Strengths

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  • His strength is his responsiveness and in just taking care of his clients.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

District of Columbia

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