Mergers and Acquisitions
Our 400+ lawyer strong mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice is recognized as one of the global go-to firms for international and domestic M&A transactions. We serve as primary outside counsel to public and private clients offering pragmatic legal advice for M&A transactions of varying sizes. Our experienced M&A teams scale as appropriate to provide firm resources when and where you need them, including seamlessly integrated specialists and regulatory professionals across geographies.
Our clients achieve the best results when we are able to invest in the relationship through our experience in the client’s industry, building synergies with their team, and developing a deep understanding of their core business goals. While we maintain professional independence to advise our clients, our integration allows us to do so with an understanding of our client’s strategies, tolerance for risk, and preferences for executing deals.
Our M&A team leads sophisticated and demanding M&A deals by deploying the skills of our formidable M&A lawyers, who are positioned across five continents at strategic intersections of the global economy.
In a highly responsive manner, we can assemble a client-tailored team, based on geography, industry sector, practice area, level of experience, diversity, and other factors tailored to the specific M&A transaction and the client’s objectives.
Our team supports clients across all stages of their deals, facilitates deals from concept through closing, and provides ongoing post-closing and integration support. We concentrate on facilitating, structuring, and successfully completing the full range of acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and recapitalizations for clients of all sizes, from emerging growth startups to global conglomerates.
Investing in client relationships is at the core of our approach to M&A transactions. We believe it enables us to provide better service to our clients by effecting process improvement, reducing cost and time for execution, leveraging institutional knowledge, and working collaboratively with lawyers and other professionals who have an understanding of issues important to their business. In addition to listening to the client’s needs and preferences, we draw on our extensive experience and use innovative technology and knowledge management to create efficiencies in the delivery of our legal services.
We have deep experience and proficiency across a number of industries. With decades of experience partnering with industry-leading companies, clients turn to us not only for legal counsel, but also for our practical and in-depth knowledge. We advise clients across many industry sectors, and have particular strength in key sectors such as:
- Energy and natural resources
- Financial services and fintech
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Manufacturing and industrials
- Technology
- Transportation and logistics
- Named Corporate “Law Firm of the Year” in the 2022 and 2024 editions of Best Law Firms®
- The 2023 and 2022 Chambers USA guides recognized the firm as Highly Regarded, Nationwide in the area of Corporate/M&A
- Named a Tier 1 firm in Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. for Mergers & Acquisitions Law in the 2024 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
- The Legal 500 United States 2023 and 2022 editions recognized the firm with a Tier 1 ranking in the M&A: Middle Market ($500m-999m) category
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition recognized the firm with a Tier 1 ranking in Taiwan in the Corporate and M&A category
- The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024 edition recognized the firm as a leader in London in the M&A: lower mid-market deals, £100m-£750m category
- The 2023 Chambers USA guide recognized the firm among leaders in North Carolina: Charlotte & Surrounds, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington in the area of Corporate/M&A
- The 2023 Chambers USA guide recognized the firm among leaders in Delaware in the area of Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
- The 2023 Chambers USA guide recognized the firm among leaders in Illinois and Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds in the area of Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
- The 2023 Chambers Greater China Region guide recognized the firm among leaders in Taiwan, and as Highly Regarded in China: International in the area of Corporate/M&A
- The Legal 500 United States 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in the Delaware Counsel category
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in Belgium, Italy, and Qatar in the Commercial, Corporate, and M&A category
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in France in the Mergers and Acquisitions category
- The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in Germany in the M&A: mid-sized deals (sub-€500m) category
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in Australia, Japan (International Firms and Joint Ventures), and China (Foreign firms) in the Corporate and M&A category
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in Hong Kong in the Corporate (Including M&A) category
- The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2023 edition recognized the firm as a leader in the M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals (€$50m-500m) category
Additional Thought Leadership Pages
8 April 2024
K&L Gates Advises Gyrus Capital on Sale of Intellera Consulting to Accenture
Noteworthy Work
3 April 2024
K&L Gates Expands Corporate Offerings With the Addition of Two Partners in Brisbane
Press Release
18 March 2024
K&L Gates Deepens Life Sciences, Technology Transactional Experience With California Partner Additions
Press Release
15 February 2024
Chambers Global 2024 Guide Ranks K&L Gates Lawyers, Practices
Rankings & Recognitions
18 January 2024
Chambers Greater China Region 2024 Guide Recognizes K&L Gates
Rankings & Recognitions
17 January 2024
The Legal 500 Recognises K&L Gates in 2024 Asia Pacific Edition
Rankings & Recognitions
19 December 2023
K&L Gates Advises Balderton Capital on Investment in Scalable Capital
Noteworthy Work
2 November 2023
Best Law Firms Again Recognizes K&L Gates as Corporate "Law Firm of the Year," One of More Than 180 First-Tier Practice Rankings for Firm
Rankings & Recognitions
23 October 2023
K&L Gates Partner, Private Target M&A Deal Points Study Co-Chair Previews 2023 Study
Practice & Regional News
10 October 2023
K&L Gates Advises Mahr Holding on Sale of Shares in Mahr EDV GmbH to Private Equity Investor
Noteworthy Work
4 October 2023
K&L Gates Practices, Lawyers Recognized in The Legal 500 UK 2024 Edition
Rankings & Recognitions
3 October 2023
K&L Gates Advises Live-Streaming Platform 17LIVE on Landmark De-SPAC Business Combination in Singapore
Noteworthy Work
22 September 2023
K&L Gates Advises Incline Equity Partners in Connection with Sale of Foundation Source
Noteworthy Work
18 September 2023
K&L Gates Advises Foro Holdings, Inc., on Acquisition of Citi's Bridge Platform and Related Capital Investment
Noteworthy Work
31 August 2023
K&L Gates Advises PT Pertamina Hulu Energi on Acquisition of Participating Interest in Masela Production Sharing Contract
Noteworthy Work
17 August 2023
Nearly 400 K&L Gates Lawyers Named Among 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch
Rankings & Recognitions
22 June 2023
Nearly 50 K&L Gates Lawyers Throughout Europe Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Editions
Rankings & Recognitions
7 June 2023
K&L Gates Advises Vitesco Technologies on Sale of All Shares in Vitesco Technologies Italy Srl
Noteworthy Work
7 June 2023
The Legal 500 Recognizes K&L Gates Practices, Lawyers in 2023 United States Edition
Rankings & Recognitions
1 June 2023
K&L Gates Receives Firm, Individual Rankings in 2023 Chambers USA Guide
Rankings & Recognitions
16 May 2023
K&L Gates Assists Presidio Investors on ElevATE Semiconductor Continuation Fund
Noteworthy Work
9 May 2023
K&L Gates Bolsters Corporate, IP Practices with Los Angeles Partner Additions
Press Release
9 May 2023
K&L Gates Advises SPX Technologies on Agreement to Purchase Electrical Heating Solutions Leader
Noteworthy Work
31 March 2023
K&L Gates Recognized on Two Distressed M&A Deal of the Year Awards
Rankings & Recognitions
20 March 2023
K&L Gates Advises ARRI Group on Acquisition of Professional Lighting Provider Claypaky
Noteworthy Work
30 January 2023
K&L Gates Continues Strong Growth in Corporate Practice With Appointment of Team of Sydney Lawyers
Press Release
23 January 2023
K&L Gates Bolsters Corporate/Private Equity Practice with Addition of Seven-Partner Team in Pittsburgh Office
Press Release
19 December 2022
K&L Gates Adds 40 Lawyers to Firm's Partnership
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
14 October 2022
K&L Gates Recognized as Banking & Finance, Corporate Teams of the Year at Qatar Business Law Forum Awards
Rankings & Recognitions
30 September 2022
K&L Gates Ranked in 30 Categories in The Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition
Rankings & Recognitions
23 September 2022
K&L Gates Assists Shields Health Solutions on Acquisition by Walgreens Boots Alliance
Noteworthy Work
7 September 2022
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice with Addition of Milan Partner
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
25 August 2022
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice with Addition of Orange County Partner
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
28 July 2022
K&L Gates Advises Security Matters Limited on Scheme of Arrangement, De-SPAC and Merger with Lionheart III Corp.
Noteworthy Work, Press Release
12 July 2022
K&L Gates Advises on Acquisition of Media Assets of Apple Daily Taiwan
Press Release, Noteworthy Work
11 July 2022
K&L Gates Advises DIC Corporation on Acquisition of Chemical Manufacturing Operations in China
Noteworthy Work, Press Release
29 June 2022
User's Guide to the ABA Private Target M&A Deal Points Study, Hosted by National Association of Women Lawyers
Event
15 June 2022
K&L Gates Advises LightJump Acquisition Corp. on Combination with Moolec Science Ltd.
Noteworthy Work
8 June 2022
K&L Gates Practices and Lawyers Recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2022 Edition
Rankings & Recognitions
1 June 2022
K&L Gates Receives Firm, Individual Rankings in 2022 Chambers USA Guide
Rankings & Recognitions
24 May 2022
K&L Gates Adds Four-Partner, Multi-Office Premier Renewable Energy Team
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
11 May 2022
K&L Gates Advises Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on US$3.8 Billion Cross-Border Take-Private Acquisition by MaxLinear, Inc.
Noteworthy Work, Press Release
12 April 2022
K&L Gates Recognised in The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Edition
Rankings & Recognitions, Practice & Regional News
29 March 2022
K&L Gates Broadens Corporate Practice with Raleigh Partner Addition
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
1 March 2022
K&L Gates Names Nearly 40 New Partners, Of Counsel, and Government Affairs Advisors Across Firm
Press Release
28 February 2022
K&L Gates Selects 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow, Pathfinders
Press Release
27 January 2022
K&L Gates Advises D-Orbit on Combination with Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp.
Noteworthy Work
18 January 2022
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate/M&A Practice with Luxembourg Partner Addition
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
13 January 2022
Chambers Greater China Region 2022 Guide Recognises K&L Gates
Rankings & Recognitions
10 January 2022
K&L Gates Advises Blue Point Capital Partners on Platform Investment in National OnDemand
Noteworthy Work
29 December 2021
K&L Gates Advises SeaChange on Merger Forming $5 Billion Public Video App Business
Noteworthy Work
29 December 2021
K&L Gates Advises Gorilla Technology Group Inc. on Proposed Merger with Global SPAC Partners Co.
Noteworthy Work
4 November 2021
U.S. News-Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Names K&L Gates 2022 Corporate "Law Firm of the Year," One of 165 First-Tier Practice Rankings for Firm in Latest Report
Rankings & Recognitions
4 November 2021
2021 Annual Educational Symposium, hosted by the American Agricultural Law Association
Event
9-12 October 2021
National Summit for Middle Market Funds, hosted by the Small Business Investor Alliance
Event
6 October 2021
K&L Gates Ranked in Nearly 30 Categories in the 2022 Legal 500 UK Guide
Rankings & Recognitions
24 September 2021
Business Law Section Virtual Annual Meeting 2021, hosted by the American Bar Association
Event
1 September 2021
K&L Gates Advises Megaport (USA) Inc. in Acquisition of InnovoEdge Inc.
Noteworthy Work
31 August 2021
K&L Gates Adds New York Partners in Firm's Asset Management and Investment Funds, Corporate Practice Areas
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
21 July 2021
K&L Gates Advises Reliant Bancorp on $517 Million Merger with United Community Banks
Noteworthy Work
13 July 2021
K&L Gates Launches Expanded Guidebook on Doing Business in the United States
Practice & Regional News
6 July 2021
K&L Gates Continues Strategic Growth, Combining with Luxembourg Firm Volckrick & Associates to Establish Firm's Eighth European Office
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
29 June 2021
K&L Gates Advises Apis & Heritage Capital Partners on Creation of Innovative Legacy Fund
Noteworthy Work
24 June 2021
K&L Gates Corporate Practice Again Among Top Ranked in the United States by 2021 Legal 500 Guide
Rankings & Recognitions
18 June 2021
K&L Gates Acts for Sweden's Sinch in US$1.3 Billion Australian Acquisition
Noteworthy Work
11 June 2021
K&L Gates Advises SPX Corporation on Agreement to Sell SPX Transformer Solutions to GE-Prolec Transformers
Noteworthy Work
10 June 2021
K&L Gates Advises Spartacus Acquisition Corporation on Merger with NextNav
Noteworthy Work
24 May 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Guide Recognizes K&L Gates Corporate Practice, Lawyers Among Leaders
Rankings & Recognitions
18 May 2021
K&L Gates Grows Corporate Practice with Brisbane Partner and Special Counsel Appointments
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
11 May 2021
Contractual Indemnity in M&A Deals: Transactional and Litigation Considerations, hosted by Strafford
Event
7 April 2021
Structuring M&A Transactions for Economic Uncertainty: Deal Points, Financing, MAC Clauses, Reps and Warranties, hosted by Strafford
Event
1 April 2021
K&L Gates Named Among Top U.S. Law Firm Brands for Tenth Consecutive Year
Rankings & Recognitions
16 March 2021
K&L Gates Advises Continental AG and Tokyo Century on Series-D Financing of Volocopter GmbH
Noteworthy Work
1 March 2021
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate Practice with Addition of Orange County Partner
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
23 February 2021
K&L Gates Advises Sinch AB on $1.14 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Telecom Provider Inteliquent
Noteworthy Work
3 February 2021
K&L Gates Bolsters Corporate Practice with New Partner and Counsel Hires in Singapore
Press Release
13 January 2021
K&L Gates Advises Masraf Al Rayan on US$2.2 Billion Merger with Al Khaliji Commercial Bank
Noteworthy Work, Practice & Regional News
5 January 2021
David K.Y. Tang and Virginia Tam named in China Business Law Journal's A-List 2020
Rankings & Recognitions
15 December 2020
M&A Deal Focus: Diligence and Negotiating Filters in the Current or Next Pancession
Event
4 December 2020
K&L Gates Again Advises Red Ventures on Pending Sale of CNET Content Services to 1WorldSync
Noteworthy Work
1 December 2020
K&L Gates Advises The Goldfield Corporation on Merger with First Reserve
Noteworthy Work
12 November 2020
K&L Gates Advises Sinch AB on Acquisition of SAP Digital Interconnect
Noteworthy Work
4 November 2020
K&L Gates Assists Prenetics in Acquisition of Oxsed RaViD's Rapid Coronavirus Diagnostics Technology
Noteworthy Work
3 November 2020
K&L Gates Advises Digital Education Curriculum Provider Discovery Education on Acquisition of Mystery Science
Noteworthy Work
27 October 2020
Eric Yoon Elected President of Foreign Law Firm Association of Korea
Rankings & Recognitions
3 August 2020
K&L Gates Enhances Funds and M&A Practices with New Partner Trio in Hong Kong
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
4 February 2020
K&L Gates Advises Touchstone Group’s Management Team on Merger with Microgen
Press Release
26 December 2019
K&L Gates Counsels Brooge Holdings and Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company on Combination with Twelve Seas Investment Company
Press Release
20 December 2019
K&L Gates Advises Shoptalk and Groceryshop Retail Conferences in Acquisition by Hyve Group
Press Release
20 December 2019
K&L Gates Advises Beatty Marketing & Sales on Acquisition by Aspen Surgical Products
Press Release
3 December 2019
K&L Gates Advises BARBRI on Acquisition of UK Legal Training Provider Kaplan Altior
Press Release
27 November 2019
K&L Gates Advises on Cross-Border $1.3 Billion Pending Tender Offer for Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
Press Release
1 November 2019
U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Rankings Recognize K&L Gates as Corporate "Law Firm of the Year"
Press Release
29 October 2019
K&L Gates Advises Confluence Technologies, Inc., on Acquisition of StatPro Group plc
Press Release
3 September 2019
K&L Gates Advises Sealed Air Corporation on US$510 Million Acquisition of Automated Packaging Systems
Press Release
27 August 2019
K&L Gates Advises Kaman Corporation on $700 Million Sale of Distribution Segment
Press Release
26 August 2019
K&L Gates Advises Nova Satra DX Pte. Ltd. on US$72 million Merger with INEX Innovations Exchange Pte. Ltd
Press Release
11 June 2019
K&L Gates Once Again Top Ranked in the United States in Middle Market M&A by The Legal 500
Rankings & Recognitions
14 May 2019
K&L Gates Welcomes Returning Tokyo Corporate/M&A Partner
Press Release, Practice & Regional News
25 March 2019
K&L Gates Advises Tax Systems plc on £114 Million Recommended Cash Acquisition by Bowmark Capital
Noteworthy Work
16 November 2018
K&L Gates Advises II-VI Incorporated on US$3.2 Billion Acquisition Agreement with Finisar Corporation
Noteworthy Work
2 July 2018
K&L Gates Advises Gramercy Europe on €175 m Logistics Portfolio Acquisition
Press Release
1 May 2018
K&L Gates Boosts Corporate/M&A and Private Equity Practices with Los Angeles, Chicago Partner Additions
Press Release
6 October 2017
K&L Gates Advises Ridgemont Equity Partners on Acquisition of Tech-Enabled Medical Products Distributor
Noteworthy Work
4 October 2017
K&L Gates Advises Tokyo Century Corporation on Cross-Border Aviation Acquisition
Press Release
30 June 2017
K&L Gates Advises Moelis Australia on Acquisition of Redcape Hotel Group
Noteworthy Work
19 June 2017
K&L Gates Earns Tier 1 M&A, Six New Practice Rankings in 2017 The Legal 500 U.S. Guide
Press Release
30 January 2017
K&L Gates Enhances Corporate and Transactional Team with Appointment of Sydney Tax Partner
Press Release
18 January 2017
K&L Gates Advises Aser Group on Acquisition of 50 Percent Shareholding in Leeds United
Noteworthy Work, Press Release
15 December 2016
K&L Gates Continues Growth of German Practice with Addition of Six-Lawyer Corporate, Litigation, and IP Team
Press Release
5 December 2016
K&L Gates Boosts China Corporate Practice with Addition of Two New Shanghai Partners
Press Release
1 December 2016
K&L Gates Strengthens Corporate and Transactional Team with Addition of Returning Melbourne Partner
Press Release
1 November 2016
K&L Gates Again Among Top Firms for Most First-Tier Rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ Survey
Press Release
4 October 2016
K&L Gates Advises LKQ Corporation on Acquisition of Andrew Page Business
Press Release
14 September 2016
K&L Gates Expands Corporate/M&A, Latin America Practices with Addition of San Francisco Partner
Press Release
15 August 2016
K&L Gates Further Enhances Washington, D.C., Office with International Trade Partner Hire
Press Release
16 June 2016
K&L Gates Continues Growth of Corporate/M&A Practice with Seattle Partner Addition
Press Release
1 June 2016
K&L Gates Advises Cascades Inc. in Packaging Plant Purchase from Rand-Whitney
Press Release
25 May 2016
General Counsel Recognize K&L Gates Among America’s Top 25 Corporate Law Firms
Press Release
26 April 2016
K&L Gates Strengthens Wilmington Office with Addition of Litigation and Cybersecurity Partner
Press Release
22 December 2015
K&L Gates Advises LKQ Corporation on €1.04bn Pan-European Acquisition
Press Release
12 November 2015
K&L Gates Enhances Global Employer Solutions Capabilities with Addition of Paris Labor and Employment Partner
Press Release
11 November 2015
K&L Gates Advises Sunridge Gold Corp. on Sale of 60% Interest in Asmara Mining Share Company
Press Release
2 November 2015
K&L Gates Ties for Most National First-Tier Rankings in Latest U.S. News “Best Law Firms” Survey
Press Release
23 September 2015
K&L Gates Adds to Investment Management Practice with Boston Partner Hire
Press Release
10 September 2015
K&L Gates Advises Shanghai Sun Kwan Real Estate Group on RMB3.2 Billion Real Estate Transaction
Press Release
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