Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s technology and IP transactions practice leverages the firm’s international presence to undertake an impressive variety of cross-border work, particularly in the biotech, AI, and manufacturing spaces. The group concentrates on business transactions relating to tech assets and IP rights and frequently adopts a multidisciplinary approach in transactions by liaising with its tax and corporate disciplines. Seth Traxler is recognized for his strengths in carve-out transactions and strategic alliances between tech companies and e-commerce marketplace platforms, while Matthew Lovell guides clients through telecoms projects and IP licensing matters. Neil Hirshman handles domestic and foreign transactions involving software, trademarks, and data. San Francisco-based John Lynn is noted for his skill in the acquisition and financing of tech-focused businesses, in addition to fielding significant know-how in data protection concerns. Unless otherwise mentioned, all individuals are stationed in the firm’s Chicago office.
Key clients
- Apax Partners
- AppHub Holdings
- Celsius Network LLC
- Charter Communication
- Cosm
- Cvent Holding Corp
- Eli Lilly
- Firefly Aerospace
- Francisco Partners Management
- Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.
- Naver Corporation
- TA Associates
- Thomas H. Lee
- Thoma Bravo
- TPG Capital
- Transom
- Victoria’s Secret
- Vista Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Firefly Aerospace on its collaboration with Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide an American-built first-stage upgrade for Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket.
- Advised Victoria’s Secret & Co on its acquisition of Adore Me, Inc.
- Advised Cosm on its multi-year strategic partnership agreement with the NBA, UFC, and Cirque Du Soleil.