A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Kevin Crews and Jennifer Gasser advised Dallas-based Arcosa Inc. on a definitive agreement to acquire Stavola for $1.2 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
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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 6,500 employees (including approximately 3,500 lawyers) operating from offices in 20 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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A Kirkland team led by investment funds partners Justin Solomon and Michael R. Lee advised Knox Lane on the completion of its fundraising for its second institutional fund, KLC Fund II, with $1 billion in total commitments, exceeding its target of $850 million and meeting its hard cap.
Kirkland Advises Knox Lane on Oversubscribed Second Fund at $1 Billion Hard Cap
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partner Maggie Flores and technology & IP transactions partners Martin Schwertmann and Neil Hirshman advised Caesars Entertainment, Inc. on a definitive agreement to sell its intellectual property rights for the World Series of Poker brand to NSUS Group Inc.
Kirkland Advises Caesars Entertainment on Sale of World Series of Poker Brand
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A Kirkland team led by transactional partners Ben Leyendecker, Dr. Philip Goj and Dr. Hendrik Braun advised Blackstone and Rivean Capital as well as their Dutch portfolio company Enstall on the acquisition of the German Schletter Group.
Kirkland Advises Blackstone, Rivean and Enstall on the Acquisition of Schletter Group
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The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) goes into effect August 1. In the latest Alert, our attorneys define “AI systems” and share respective regulatory obligations, and list key implementation dates that AI systems providers, deployers and intermediaries should keep in mind as they develop their compliance frameworks.
AI Act Arrives: EU Equips AI With a New Rulebook
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Robert Hayward, Sarkis Jebejian, Brad Reed and Steven Choi and capital markets partner Ana Sempertegui advised healthcare services provider R1 RCM Inc. on a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $8.9 billion by investment funds affiliated with investment management firm TowerBrook Capital Partners and private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.
Kirkland Advises R1 RCM on $8.9 Billion Acquisition by TowerBrook and CD&R
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We’re proud to be recognized as a leading intellectual property law firm in Managing IP’s 2024 edition of IP Stars, which assesses firms on the strength of their IP teams, workload, outcomes achieved for clients and track records. We received U.S. and UK nationwide rankings in seven practice areas.
Kirkland's Intellectual Property Practice Ranked in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars 2024
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Earlier this week, the UK Treasury published a Call for Evidence on the tax treatment of carried interest. Our attorneys outline the Call for Evidence, key dates fund managers should be aware of and what they should expect as the new carried interest legislative policy develops.
UK Carry Tax: All Change
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A Kirkland team led by structured finance partners Joel Weinberger and Jeffrey O'Connor represented funds advised by leading global alternative investment firm Centerbridge Partners, L.P. in the acquisition of a $400 million consumer loan portfolio from Upstart.
Kirkland Advises Centerbridge Partners on Acquisition of $400 Million Consumer Loan Portfolio from Upstart
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Our associates have the opportunity to work on substantive, challenging matters from day one. Associate Lauren Iwasaki values the level of responsibility she’s had and the ability to develop close relationships with clients early on. 📚 Read Lauren’s full Career Story: https://lnkd.in/gkGkuhtC #KirklandCareers #LosAngeles
Lauren's Career Story
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