Samuel R. Scarcello, P.C.

Sam is a corporate partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and his practice focuses on the formation, structuring, marketing and operation of private investment funds and their management companies. Sam represents fund sponsors in connection with fundraises ranging from first-time funds to multi-billion dollar offerings, spanning across a broad range of investment strategies. He has extensive experience advising fund sponsors on a variety of operational and management matters, including firm governance, compensation, succession planning, internal disputes, employment and separation arrangements and regulatory compliance. Sam has also counseled fund sponsors on spin outs, continuation funds, co-investments, alternative investment vehicles, restructurings and fund-related aspects of M&A transactions.