Cementing its status as a market-leader, King & Spalding LLP provides ‘highly tailored advice’ to public and private companies and private equity firms, primarily pertaining to joint ventures, tender offers and proxy contests, and acquisitions and divestitures of public and private companies. The M&A department’s leadership trio comprises New York-based Jonathan Melmed, who handles global M&A, SPACs, and strategic corporate deals, and Atlanta-based duo Rahul Patel and Keith Townsend, who are proficient in business combinations and public and private M&A, respectively. New York lawyer Enrico Granata handles negotiated and contested M&A and restructurings, while Silicon Valley-based Joseph Halloum concentrates on leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, and corporate governance. In Houston, the ’highly attuned’ Jonathan Newton offers guidance on securities offerings and strategic initiatives, while Atlanta-based Robert Leclerc assists private companies on complex M&A and fiduciary duty considerations.
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‘Rahul Patel has a "whatever it takes" commitment to client service. The compounded effect of many small things done consistently well over a long period of time has made him indispensable to our company.'
‘The firm truly understands our company and sector. Their deep client insight, combined with functional expertise, allows them to provide highly tailored advice. Collaboration across departments and offices is seamless, making it feel like working with one cohesive team, even when attorneys are in different locations or countries.’
‘Jonathan Newton - he is key to making the firm's engagement across locations and countries feel seamless. He consistently brings in the right experts at the right time, ensuring everyone is well-briefed and prepared to support. Highly attuned to the market.'
Key clients
- Cox Enterprises, Inc.
- Drone Racing League, Inc.
- The Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD)
- SK Capital Partners
- IQVentures Holdings, LLC
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS)
- Mainline information Systems, Inc.
- Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE: KGS)
- Sharecare, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHCR)
- USA Rare Earth, LLC
Work highlights
- Advised Cox Enterprises in its acquisition of OpenGov.
- Advised United Parcel Service, Inc in the sale of its Coyote Logistics business.
- Advised NCR Voyix Corporation in the carveout sale of its digital banking business to Veritas Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Keith Townsend
Practice head
Jonathan Melmed; Rahul Patel; Keith Townsend
Other key lawyers
Enrico Granata; Joseph Halloum; Jonathan Newton; Rob Leclerc