Kirkland & Ellis advised KVH Industries on its successful proxy contest defense against a group of activists led by VIEX Capital. On June 17, 2021, KVH...
KVH Industries’ Proxy Contest
Danaher’s $9.6 Billion Acquisition of Aldevron
Kirkland & Ellis advised Danaher Corporation on the deal, while Simpson Thacher represented the EQT VIII fund and Aldevron. Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science...
Microsoft’s $19.7 Billion Acquisition of Nuance
Simpson Thacher represented Microsoft Corporation, while Paul, Weiss represented Nuance Communications in the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis advised Evercore as financial advisor to Nuance Communications. Microsoft...
VELO3D’s Business Combination With JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation
Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to JAWS Spitfire, while Fenwick & West LLP served as legal counsel to VELO3D on the deal. Skadden,...
Blackstone and Starwood’s $6 Billion Acquisition of Extended Stay America
Simpson Thacher represented Blackstone, Kirkland & Ellis advised Starwood Capital Group, while Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson advised ESA in the transaction. Extended Stay America,...