Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Richard W. Porter is a corporate partner with a wide-ranging practice representing public companies, private companies and private equity firms, primarily in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and financings. He counsels clients on multi-billion dollar mergers, acquisitions and restructurings in and out of bankruptcy, as well as private equity firms and private companies operating in the middle and distressed markets on growth equity investments, acquisitions, financings, dispositions and restructurings. Drawing on his eclectic background in government, business and consulting, our clients have found Richard to be a valuable resource and practical counselor, particularly in transactions involving unique challenges, such as joint ventures, regulatory difficulties or restructurings. Richard has been active in the financial services, business services, health care, media and industrial end-markets, but has also represented clients in unique situations, such as the FCC, in the allocation of spectrum rights.