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Kirkland & Ellis has attained a commanding reputation for the exceptionally high quality of its private equity counsel. Its strengths include advising on large-cap and midmarket leveraged buyouts, equity financings and fund formation matters, with clients benefiting from its international pool of outstanding transactional attorneys.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised Vista Equity Partners on its $8.4 billion acquisition of Avalara.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland has a thoughtful and collaborative approach."
"They are the best in the business, with great depth and breadth across all aspects of a deal."
"Kirkland & Ellis are very professional, get to the right answer quickly, and are competent and commercial."
"Kirkland has a thoughtful and collaborative approach."
"They are the best in the business, with great depth and breadth across all aspects of a deal."
"Kirkland & Ellis are very professional, get to the right answer quickly, and are competent and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Woronoff is widely regarded as one of the leading choices for sophisticated private equity transactions, with clients regularly turning to him for his excellent pedigree in buyouts and exits.
"Michael is an excellent leader and practitioner. He is held in very high regard."
Damon Fisher possesses deep knowledge of private equity transactions, in addition to ancillary expertise in corporate governance matters.
"Damon is a great guy to work with. He is a true deal partner."
Hamed Meshki offers excellent advice to private equity clients in transactions occurring across a broad range of industries.
"With Hamed you are always in capable hands. He is a go-to lawyer."
Sean Kramer attracts praise for the high quality of his private equity practice. Clients benefit from his prior experience as a senior professional at an investment fund.
"Sean is a very trusted pair of hands. He always delivers high-quality work."
"He does everything he can for the success of the client. He's amazing at keeping things on track, at identifying issues and risk, and at taking a holistic approach."
Stuart Casillas offers extensive expertise in acquisitions on behalf of private equity funds and their portfolio companies. He advises on LBOs, MBOs and growth equity investments, among a number of other transactions.
"Stuart is an extension of our team. He combines great customer service with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience on transactions."
"He is always reachable and always available to give thoughts and input. He's great at predicting what our key issues will be, not just from a legal standpoint but from a business standpoint as well."