Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a market leader in the US. and Europe, known for its deep expertise and global client base. The group excels in carve-outs, outsourcing, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, with a focus on sectors such as AI, healthcare, and blockchain. Seth Traxler , in Chicago, has played a key role in expanding Kirkland’s tech practice, using his expertise in business, law, and technology to lead complex transactions for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. In the Bay Area, John Lynn is a lead advisor, handling high-stakes IP, IT, and data protection matters in M&A, financings, and restructurings.
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‘Highly strategic, commercial, and efficient. ’
‘Kevin Neylan - a standout in commercial judgment, adding strategic value, and responsiveness. Sandra Goldstein - excellent all around.’
Key clients
- Abacus Data Systems, Inc. (d/b/a Caret)
- Biocoat
- The Carlyle Group
- Cosm
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC
- Eli Lilly
- Francisco Partners Management
- Harman International
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Hyundai Motor Group
Work highlights
- Represented Eli Lilly in its collaboration with OpenAI that will allow Lilly to leverage OpenAI's generative AI to invent new antimicrobials to treat drug-resistant pathogens.
- Represented Palo Alto Networks, global cybersecurity company, on a broad-reaching partnership with IBM that will deliver AI-powered security outcomes to customers.
- Represented CD&R in its +$17 billion acquisition of a 50% controlling stake of Opella, the third-largest business worldwide in the over-the-counter and vitamins, minerals & supplements market, serving more than half a billion consumers worldwide.
Lawyers
Other key lawyers
Seth Traxler; John Lynn