James Delacenserie

Associate Technology & IP Transactions

New York +1 212 898 6805

James Delacenserie

Overview

James Delacenserie is an associate in the Technology & IP Transactions Practice Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. James’ practice focuses on advising clients on technology, intellectual property, and data privacy and security-related aspects of corporate transactions.

  • Vista Equity Partners in its:
    • $8.4 billion take-private acquisition of Avalara, a leading provider of tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes
    • $2.6 billion take-private acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty insurance
    • $2.3 billion acquisition of Salesloft, a provider of a comprehensive software sales engagement platform
    • strategic growth investment in Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions
  • Centerbridge Partners in its $1.6 billion acquisition of Computer Services, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions
  • Transom Capital Group in its acquisition from Bose Corporation of the Bose Professional Division, which provides audio products, systems and services designed for commercial and professional applications
  • Silversmith Capital Partners in its $104 million growth investment in Impel, the category creator in digital engagement software for automotive manufacturers, marketplaces and dealers
  • Metromile, the data science company focused on auto insurance, in its agreement to be acquired by Lemonade, the insurance company powered by AI and social good
  • Kibo, a provider of a composable commerce platform, on the spin-off sale of its personalization business to allow Kibo to focus exclusively on the commercial landscape
  • ABRY Partners in its:
    • acquisition of NetNumber Global Data Services, the leading provider of accurate, reliable and secure phone number intelligence data
    • significant investment in What If Media Group, an award-winning performance marketing company
  • Water Street Healthcare Partners in its acquisition of Avantik, a provider of equipment, consumables and services to histology laboratories throughout the U.S.
  • Investindustrial in its acquisition of significant portions of the meal preparation division of TreeHouse Foods, a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of private label food for retail and foodservice customers
  • Full Sail IP Partners in its acquisition of the Weatherbeater Brand from Transform SR Brands
  • KKR and Atlantic Aviation in the merger of Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation

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Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2022, New York
  • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Education

  • Harvard Law SchoolJ.D.2021
    Harvard Journal of Law & Technology
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Mechanical Engineeringwith High Honors2017