Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Regularly working with some of world’s most prestigious private equity firms, Kirkland & Ellis LLP continues to be a powerhouse in the US market, advising on substantial takeovers, investments and disposals across a multitude of sectors. Based in Chicago, Jon Ballis’ extensive expertise is sought after by a range of high-end financial sponsors, while Richard Campbell, also based in Chicago, has recently advised on multi-billion-dollar investments in alternative credit managers, investment management firms, and packaging solutions providers. New York’s Srinivas Kaushik and Peter Martelli handle complex domestic and cross-border M&A and leveraged buyouts, while Los Angeles’ Hamed Meshki has played a key role in advising Oaktree Capital Management on several highly structured acquisitions and disposals. Jennifer Perkins and Sanford Perl are based in New York and Chicago respectively and are noted for their broad sector coverage, with the latter also recognised for his venture capital and growth equity practice. Michael Weisser acts on a number of deals for TPG from New York, including investments in the food and beverage sector and major tech disposals. San Francisco’s Sean Kramer and New York’s Maggie Flores also come recommended. Claire Campbell joined in July 2024, and Carolyn Vardi joined the team in June 2025.