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Legal Giants: Inside the World’s Top Law Firms – Kirkland & Ellis

Legal Giants: Inside the World’s Top Law Firms – Kirkland & Ellis Founded in 1909, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a global powerhouse in the legal world. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the firm has developed an exceptional reputation for its high-quality legal services and impressive global presence, with over 20 offices spanning major cities across […]

Kirkland & Ellis Advises Consolis Group on Successful Debt and Equity Recapitalization Deal

Kirkland & Ellis Advises Consolis Group on Successful Debt and Equity Recapitalization Deal. Kirkland & Ellis recently advised Consolis Group, a European leader in precast concrete solutions for the building and utilities sectors, in connection with its comprehensive debt and equity recapitalization, which was successfully completed on November 28, 2024. This pivotal transaction, executed by […]

Kirkland & Ellis Advises Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources on $3.95 Billion Acquisition Deal with Coterra Energy

Kirkland & Ellis Advises Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources on $3.95 Billion Acquisition Deal with Coterra Energy. Kirkland & Ellis advised Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources on two agreements with Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE: CTRA) for the acquisition of select assets totaling $3.95 billion. The deal includes $2.95 billion in cash […]

Missouri Judge Bars Kirkland Partner from Abbott Infant Formula Trial

Missouri Judge Bars Kirkland Partner from Abbott Infant Formula Trial In a high-profile case involving Abbott Laboratories and the safety of its infant formula, Missouri Judge Michael Noble has imposed sanctions on Kirkland & Ellis partner James Hurst, prohibiting him from representing Abbott in the trial. Judge Noble, of the St. Louis City Circuit Court, […]

Kirkland & Ellis Advises Warburg Pincus on Inaugural $4 Billion Capital Solutions Fund

Kirkland & Ellis Advises Warburg Pincus on Inaugural $4 Billion Capital Solutions Fund Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, announced that the Capital Solutions Founders Fund (“WPCS FF”) has successfully closed, achieving total commitments exceeding $4.0 billion. The fund is focused on exploring thesis-driven investment opportunities within carefully selected structured transactions, drawing on the […]

AutoScout24 Finalizes Agreement to Acquire TRADER Corporation

Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada’s leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]

Kirkland Advises Commure on Acquisition of Augmedix

Kirkland provided counsel to Commure, Inc., a company in the General Catalyst portfolio, in finalizing a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Augmedix, Inc., a company specializing in ambient AI medical documentation and data solutions. Commure, Inc. intends to utilize the synergies resulting from the acquisition to further expand its presence in the healthcare technology […]

Kirkland Advises Diamond Offshore on $1.6 Billion Sale to Noble

Kirkland & Ellis counsels Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. on its definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) in a stock and cash transaction valued at $1.6 billion (excluding debt). On June 10th 2024, it was revealed that Noble Corporation plc and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc have finalized a […]

Freshfields Hires Davis Polk + Kirkland Lawyers

Freshfields, Bruckhaus & Deringer is expanding its U.S. corporate practice by hiring two New York lawyers. Jacqueline Marino, formerly of Davis Polk & Wardwell, joins as a capital markets partner, while Joshua Ayal, previously a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, joins as an M&A partner. Unlike many of its international counterparts, Freshfields has successfully established […]