A Kirkland team led by corporate partner Thomas Laughlin and tax partners R. David Wheat and Rebecca Fine advised Trinity Hunt Partners on its investment in TNT Dental. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYdpZCdi
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As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With more than 7,000 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from offices in 21 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. Firm Chairman: Jon Ballis Follow us on Twitter @Kirkland_Ellis Follow us on Instagram @lifeatkirkland Content may include attorney advertising.
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- 1909
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners John Kaercher, Jeremy Mandell and Brad Reed and debt finance partner Fred Lim advised Thoma Bravo on its strategic growth investment in PCMI. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gD_BtVAx
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Congrats to partner Seth Traxler on being named a “Top Intellectual Property Lawyer in North America” by MergerLinks! The list highlights the attorneys who led the greatest volume of transactions and highest-value deals in 2024. ⭐ Over the course of his career, Seth has worked on more than 200 completed technology-intensive M&A deals, more than 125 completed carve-outs, and more than 40 joint ventures and collaborations. He is particularly experienced with more complex aspects of dealmaking, including transactions where underwriting heavily intersects with technology and legal matters; complicated business separations involving technology and intangible assets; and advising sponsor clients on the full lifecycle of their investments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs32wsZH
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There’s still time to register! Join our webinar designed to help you navigate your 2L summer and gain valuable insights into launching your career: https://lnkd.in/e8zVdneY #KirklandCareers #KirklandEllis #LawStudents
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In honor of International Women’s Day, our London restructuring team hosted a private screening of the powerful play, Prima Facie, in partnership with the charity the Schools Consent Project. The Schools Consent Project delivers essential education in classrooms through dynamic and interactive workshops. #IWD2025
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A Kirkland team led by investment funds partners Ryan McNish and David Stults, investment funds regulatory partner Josh Westerholm and tax partner Christopher Odell advised Chicago-based private equity investment firm Benford Capital Partners on the first and final closing of its third investment fund, Benford Capital Partners III, L.P. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grwdeYkW
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Congrats to our attorneys Jeff Goldfine, Aparna Yenamandra, Josephine Fina, Mary Catherine Young, Noelle Howard and Vanessa Di Feo for receiving a shout-out in The American Lawyer Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week” column for their work for NATF America. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3HYuVjV
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Ben Hardison and John Pitts advised Macquarie Asset Management on legal aspects of the sale of its portfolio company Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited to SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJUzc5Tn
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The SEC recently issued interpretive guidance on satisfying accredited investor verification for Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, easing the burden for private funds looking to rely on the safe harbor rule. Our attorneys share how issuers can verify accreditation through investor self-certification. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPZDSePE
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners John Pitts and Ben Hardison counseled EQT Active Core on its definitive agreement to acquire Crown Castle Inc.’s Small Cells Solutions business in a transaction valuing it at approximately $4.25 billion. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggWNA5CA
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