Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Daniel Lavon-Krein, a senior partner in Kirkland’s Investment Funds Group, has championed countless large global private equity fund formations ranging from $1 billion to $16.5 billion and is recognized as a leader and pioneer in advising private equity sponsors and buyers on complex strategic minority investments in existing firms. In the past 18 months alone, Daniel has worked on over 30 transactions in this rapidly evolving market, including some of the largest transactions completed to date. In connection with these transactions and fund formation matters, he frequently advises sponsors on internal firm restructurings, succession planning and other major strategic issues.

German, French

McGill University Faculty of Law, LL.B./B.C.L., 2003 with Great Distinction; University of Toronto, B.A., Political Science, 2000 with High Distinction.