Claire Rushton is a corporate partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Claire has experience in a range of corporate matters, including private equity transactions, cross-border acquisitions and group reorganisations. She also advises on general corporate advisory and governance matters.
Experience
Representative Matters
Since joining Kirkland, Claire has worked on the following matters, advising:
CPP Investments on the acquisition of a stake in Universal Investment
G.S. Precision, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, on the acquisition of F.T. Gearing Systems
Bain Capital Private Equity and Cinven on the CHF 4.2 billion definitive agreement to acquire Lonza Specialty Ingredients
Montagu Private Equity on the acquisition of the Education Software Solutions business of Capita plc. and on the agreement to invest in ParentPay
EQT on the sale of its Credit business segment to Bridgepoint
Advent International on its investment in the Hermes Group businesses in the UK and Germany
Prior to joining Kirkland, Claire worked on the following matters:
Advising a UK-based food and beverage retailer on its acquisition of a restaurant chain
Advising a private equity fund on an auction sale of its share plan administration and software business
Advising a private equity fund on its acquisition of a stake in a provider of energy and commodity price reporting
Advising an investment conglomerate on its disposal of a luxury fashion brand
Prior Experience
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, London
Associate (2016–2019)
Trainee Solicitor (2014–2016)
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2016, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor in England and Wales
