Kirkland & Ellis represented Lakeshore Capital in the structuring and fundraising of Lakeshore Capital II LP at its hard cap of $150 million. The fund has...
Lakeshore Capital II’s $150 Million Fundraising
Francisco Partners’ Acquisition of VitalSource Technologies
Kirkland & Ellis advised Francisco Partners on the deal. Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, completed its definitive...
Redwire’s Merger With Genesis Park Acquisition Corp.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP represented Genesis Park Acquisition Corp. in the transaction while King & Spalding advised Greenhill & Co., LLC. Kirkland & Ellis represented...
The Carlyle Group’s Acquisition of Majority Stake in Beautycounter
Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal counsel to Carlyle, while Latham & Watkins advised Beautycounter on the deal. The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), a global investment...
CAR’s $250 Million Senior Notes Offering
Kirkland & Ellis advised CAR Inc. on the deal. CAR Inc. (HKSE: 699), the largest car rental service provider in China, executed its issuance of $250...
Li Auto’s $862.5 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Kirkland & Ellis advised the initial purchasers on the deal; Latham & Watkins LLP as to US law and by King & Wood Mallesons as to...
Cegid’s Acquisition of Talentsoft
IN BRIEF: Kirkland & Ellis, advised on the matter. Kirkland & Ellis advised Goldman Sachs with a team including Nadine Gelli (Tax M&A and Deal Advisory),...
Zhihu’s Initial Public Offering
Kirkland & Ellis represented the underwriters on the deal. Maples and Calder assisted Zhihu Inc. in connection with the initial public offering. Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH), an...
Peak Rock Capital Fund III’s $2.0 Billion Fundraising
Kirkland & Ellis advised Peak Rock Capital on the deal. Peak Rock Capital LLC (“Peak Rock”), a leading middle-market private investment firm, closed its Peak Rock...
Hosen Private Equity III’s $800 Million Fundraising
Kirkland & Ellis advised Hosen Capital on the deal. Hosen Capital (Hosen) completed the fundraising and final closing of its third USD fund at $800 million. The...
SoftBank’s $2.8 Billion Investment in AutoStore
Kirkland and NautaDutilh advised Thomas H. Lee Partners on the deal. SoftBank entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 40% of AutoStore from funds affiliated with...
EDDA Healthcare and Technology’s $150 Million Financing Round
Kirkland & Ellis advised EDDA Healthcare and Technology Holding Limited on the deal, while Zhong Lun Law Firm Assisted SoftBank Vision Fund II. EDDA Healthcare and...