Kirkland & Ellis is advising Proofpoint, on the transaction Thoma Bravo’s portfolio company, Proofpoint, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire of Tessian...
Proofpoint’s Acquisition of Tessian
Vista Equity Partners’ $4 Billion Acquisition of EngageSmart
Kirkland & Ellis is representing Vista Equity Partners in the transaction, and Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison is representing General Atlantic. Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”)...
Mirati Therapeutics’ Merger With Bristol Myers Squibb
Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised Bristol Myers Squibb, while Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP advised Mirat on the deal. Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY)...
Transition Equity Partners, LLC’s $189 Million Investment in Trinity Gas Storage, LLC
Kirkland & Ellis advised Transition Equity Partners, LLC, Locke Lord advised Trinity Gas Storage, LLC and Latham & Watkins advised SailingStone Capital Partners LLC on the...
KKR’s Acquisition of CoolIT
Kirkland has advised KKR on the transaction. KKR signed its definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems. The investment will support the company’s ability to scale and serve...
Mohari Hospitality’s $550 Million Acquisition of Tao Group Hospitality
Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to Mohari Hospitality, and Hughes Hubbard served as legal advisor to Tao Group Hospitality. Mohari Hospitality announced that it...
UFC and WWE’s $21.4 Billion Merger
Latham & Watkins is serving as legal advisor to Endeavor, Paul Weiss is serving as legal advisor to WWE, and Kirkland & Ellis is serving as...
EIV Capital’s Equity Commitment to Intensity Infrastructure
Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised EIV Capital and Holland & Knight LLP advised Intensity. Intensity Infrastructure Partners LLC announced an equity commitment by EIV Capital and by Intensity’s management....
Vince McMahon’s Plan for WWE to Undertake Review of Strategic Alternatives
Kirkland & Ellis advised Vince McMahon on the actions. Vince McMahon, the founder and controlling shareholder of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE), announced that he has taken...
Williams’ $423 Million Acquisition of NorTex Midstream Holdings
Davis Polk advised The Williams Companies on the deal, while Kirkland & Ellis advised Tailwater and its portfolio company NorTex Midstream. The Williams Companies, Inc. announced...
Owens & Minor’s Acquisition of Apria
Simpson Thacher represented Apria, while Kirkland & Ellis advised Owens & Minor on the deal. Apria announced the acquisition by Owens & Minor, for $37.50 in cash...
BillerudKorsnäs’ $825 Million Merger Agreement With Verso Corporation
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom served as U.S. legal counsel and Cederquist served as Swedish legal counsel to BillerudKorsnäs. Kirkland & Ellis served as legal...