Frequently tasked with handling strategic acquisitions for the likes of Blackrock, VICI Properties and Deloitte, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP‘s transactional expertise encompasses leveraged buyouts, strategic alliances and going-private transactions. The versatile team is particularly active across transactions in the agribusiness, real estate and fintech sectors. Practice head Ernest Wechsler counts longstanding experience with SPAC transactions among his key strengths. Howard Spilko’s area of focus lies in the strategic use of representations and warranties insurance in acquisitions. Clients ranging from growth companies and start-ups to S&P 500 companies rely upon the transactional expertise of Todd Lenson, while Adi Herman has in-depth experience with transactional work involving wealth management and payments organizations. Eitan Tabak is frequently sought out by middle-market private equity funds for advice on investments and leveraged buyouts. All named lawyers are based in New York.
Key clients
- BlackRock
- Focus Financial Partners
Work highlights
- Represented BlackRock in connection with BlackRock’s equity investment in Human Interest, a full-service 401(k) provider.
- Represented Focus Financial Partners in connection with its acquisition of Origin Holding Company.