Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Technology Transactions

Daisy Darvall is a technology & IP transactions partner in the New York and Austin offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She advises leading global private equity firms and strategic clients on a wide variety of commercial transactions involving intellectual property and technology, and has acted as a key advisor on some of the largest global technology deals in recent years. Daisy is highly experienced in a broad range of issues that arise in general corporate transactions, including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity and debt financing transactions and commercial agreements.

Daisy has particular interest in software, AI, open source, privacy and data security, and IP protection issues, the latter arising from her background in media and entertainment. She has counseled global clients on IP protection and ownership issues in the context of collaborations and joint-ventures, and is recognized as a thought leader in the intersection of technology, ESG and AI. In addition to technology and software, Daisy’s advisory experience extends to a significant array of industries, including media, music, entertainment, fashion, advertising, sports and education. Daisy is qualified to practice in New York, Texas and Australia.

Intellectual Property Owners Association — Co-Chair, Open Source Software Committee

New York State Bar Association — Entertainment, Art & Sports Law Section

New York State Bar Association — Publicity, Privacy and Media Committee

Columbia Law School, LL.M., 2012

Monash University, LL.B., First Class Honors, 2009

Deakin University, Graduate Diploma, Journalism, 2005

Deakin University, B.A., Journalism, 2003