Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
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Band 4
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland's corporate practice is an adviser to public and private companies and firms on all types of M&A transactions, including negotiated and unsolicited acquisitions; domestic and cross-border public company mergers; going private transactions; spin off transactions; acquisitions of majority and minority interests; tender and exchange offers, and joint ventures. We are also preeminent in the areas of private equity transactions and fund formation.
Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis frequently handles noteworthy transactions, offering particular expertise in private equity deals, acting for prominent sponsors, investors and portfolio companies. It also boasts a strong practice for public takeover deals. The team is well placed to handle cross-border transactions, working closely with colleagues in London and the USA. It is especially active in the manufacturing and technology industries.
Notable Practitioners
Benjamin Leyendecker advises well-known investment companies on public M&A deals including public takeovers and dual listings.
"His contributions are absolutely paramount to getting deals across the finish line, with terms that are watertight."
"The skills he has are superb; he is among those who we would always want to have involved on a matter."