Kirkland & Ellis houses a ‘capable and diligent’ practice which is well-equipped to handle exits and acquisitions for special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC), investor and buyer consortiums, and investment firms. Jesse Sheley and Peng Yu jointly head the practice. Sheley is well-known for his deep knowledge of leveraged buyouts (LBO) and M&A, while Yu’s workload consists of a variety of cross-border transactional issues, including growth capital investment mandates. Gary Li is noted for his broad, longstanding expertise, often advising on high-value take-privates and equity investments. Pierre-Luc Arsenault is a key name within the team for joint venture and recapitlisation-related matters.
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  • ‘Kirkland has rich resources, experience and expertise in M&A, and capital markets, as well as understanding of all major geographical markets. It is convenient and efficient when the deal team needs to consult with relevant experts on product and/or market matters.’

  • ‘Peng Yu is extremely experienced in advising PE firms. He understands our requirements, experienced in negotiating with our counterparts and working extremely hard.’

  • ‘Full service team with deep experience in every aspect of PE transactions. Trusted advisors. Commercially aware.’

  • ‘Peng Yu is recommended for his keen commercial awareness. The team is capable and diligent.’

Kernmandanten

  • L Catterton Asia
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Advantage Partners
  • Cartesian Capital Group
  • Bain Capital
  • Crescent Point Capital
  • Boyu Capital
  • CITIC Capital
  • Blackstone
  • Nexus Point Capital

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by affiliates of L Catterton, on its business combination with Lotus Technology, Inc.
  • Acted as the U.S. legal counsel to the buyer consortium including certain affiliates of Bain Capital on the proposed $3.16 billion take-private of Chindata Group Holdings Limited.
  • Represented an investor consortium on its acquisition and development of Subway’s China business.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Praxisleitung

Jesse Sheley; Peng Yu

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Gary Li; Pierre-Luc Arsenault; Maurice Conway