Michael Saretsky

Partner Environmental

Bay Area – San Francisco +1 415 439 1419

Michael Saretsky

Practices

Overview

Michael Saretsky is a partner in Kirkland’s Global Environmental Practice Group, based in the Firm’s Bay Area office. Michael’s practice focuses on all aspects of environmental matters in business transactions, from public and private M&A and investments, to real estate and debt transactions, bond offerings, infrastructure development and restructuring matters. Michael helps clients identify and manage environmental liabilities and risks in the transactional context, employing both business insight and creative thinking to help them achieve their objectives. Michael is also profoundly interested in emerging environmental issues and advises clients on future environmental considerations that may impact their bottom line.

Prior to joining Kirkland, Michael served as counsel for the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy in Washington, D.C., a specialized funding agency in the U.S. Department of Energy, where Michael assisted with establishing and implementing funding programs for research and development of advanced energy technologies. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys connecting with students in a unique experiential class on Environmental Transactional Law at the U.C. Berkeley School of Law, co-taught with other colleagues from Kirkland’s Bay Area office.

Representing Anastasia Beverly Hills in its strategic minority investment by TPG Capital.

Represented Cyanco International, LLC in its acquisition by Cerberus Capital Management L.P.

Represented Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its sale of Futuris Global Holdings LLC.

Represented The Blackstone Group in connection with the formation of the Guidon Energy joint venture and the subsequent purchase of oil and gas assets in the Midland Basin.

Represented Audax Group in its acquisition of CIP Holdings LLC, a manufacturer of industrial safety products.

Represented L Catterton Management Company it its acquisition of Steiner Leisure Limited, a global provider of spa services and manufacturer of skin, body and hair care products.

Represented Flexpoint Ford, LLC in its acquisition of TopRx, Inc., a distributor of generic pharmaceutical products.

Represented Olympus Partners in its acquisition of Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of liquid “bag-in-box” solutions for the dairy, beverage, food and wine industries.

Represented Sentinel Capital Partners in its acquisition of RotoMetrics, a manufacturer of precision rotary tooling and accessories.

Represented Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC in its acquisition of AGC Glass Company North America, a manufacturer of glass and glass-related products.

Represented Patriot Coal Company for environmental matters in Chapter 11 restructuring.

Attorney-Advisor, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy, 2010–2014

Law Clerk, EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 2008, 2010

Law Clerk, DOJ Environment and Natural Resources Division, 2009

Law Clerk, Center for International Environmental Law, 2007

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Recognition

Adjunct Professor, University of California Berkeley School of Law, Environmental Transactional Practice

Adjunct Professor, George Washington University School of Law (2012–2014)

Presidential Management Fellow (2010–2012)

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2015, California
  • 2010, Maryland (inactive)

Languages

  • English
  • French

Education

  • The George Washington University Law SchoolJ.D.with Honors2010

    Senior Production Editor, Journal of Energy and Environmental Law

    Semi-Finalist, National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (2008)

  • The George Washington University, Elliot School of International AffairsM.A., International Science and Technology Policy2010
  • University of PennsylvaniaB.A., Sociology & Frenchsumma cum laude2004
    Phi Beta Kappa