Ms Marin Boney > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis LLP advises public and private companies, including major names such as Bain Capital, KKR, and Celanese on merger clearance for M&A and private equity transactions, combining a prolific record in HSR filings with strong capabilities across DOJ and FTC investigations, including Second Request proceedings, global approval processes, and antitrust litigation relating to mergers. The team has deep agency experience, with practice head Matthew Reilly, who is advising Celanese on its proposed $11 billion acquisition of Dupont’s Mobility & Materials business, having acted as assistant director of the FTC Mergers Division, and an expert in high-stakes merger trials across sectors such as pharma, telecoms, and defense. Andrea Murino, who held positions at the FTC and DOJ, focuses securing clearances from the agencies for major deals, including handling Second Requests. New York’s Ian John is a prolific advisor to major clients on complex cross-border transactions, while Marin Boney offers economics expertise and experience in analyzing joint ventures and vertical agreements alongside merger control capabilities. All lawyers are in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.