Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Brendan primarily represents buyout funds and their portfolio companies in domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Brendan has been responsible for structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing transactions in a variety of industries including distribution, food and beverage, specialty chemicals, sports and media, healthcare, technology, business services and manufacturing. Brendan’s practice also includes representing parties in strategic transactions involving professional sports teams in the world’s major sports leagues including Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association.

Previously Co-Regional Office Head, Corporate and Securities, and Co-Managing Partner of the DLA Piper Chicago office.

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.; Georgetown University, B.A.