Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Equipped to handle the full spread of cross-border and high-profile M&A work, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is revered for its experience in the full gamut of M&A activity. Regularly engaged by public and private companies, boards of directors, and financial advisors and sponsors, the group operates out of the firm’s New York office. Industry veteran Daniel Wolf represents private equity firms in contested transactions, traditional M&A, and activism defense and corporate governance, whereas Jonathan Davis advises global household name brands and investment banks on public and private M&A. Sarkis Jebejian draws from his decades of experience to lead on top deals, a recent highlight being Six Flags’ $8bn merger of equals with Cedar Fair. Edward Lee focuses on spin-offs, carve-outs, and joint ventures, while David Klein assists strategic and sponsor clients on various high-value M&A mandates. David Feirstein primarily aids private equity firms on corporate matters. Graham Robinson joined in Boston from Skadden, specialising in life sciences and tech deals.