Michael E. Weisser, P.C.

Partner Transactional

New York +1 212 446 4810

Michael E. Weisser, P.C.

Overview

Michael Weisser is a partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Michael represents private equity sponsors, pension plans and their portfolio companies in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience with leveraged buyouts, going-private transactions and minority investments, and frequently counsels clients on a variety of securities law, corporate governance and strategic matters. Michael has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA and Chambers Global as a leader in the field of private equity. According to Chambers Global, he is “noted for his extensive experience in acting for sponsors and portfolio companies on transactions. Interviewees describe him as ‘an exceptionally talented partner’ who ‘has great insight into current market trends’ and ‘gets to a solution that's fair for both sides.’” Sources praise Michael’s “legal and business judgment and his creativity,” noting that “he can step back and look at what will ultimately get results.” He has also been recognized by Legal 500 U.S., IFLR1000 and Practical Law Company. Michael was named “Dealmaker of the Week” by The Am Law Daily in June 2010 and was selected in 2011 by Investment Dealers’ Digest for its annual “40 Under 40” list of the top up-and-coming professionals in the finance industry.

In addition, Michael has served on Law360's Private Equity Editorial Board, has taught at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and New York University School of Law, and frequently writes articles for various publications on cutting-edge legal developments, including an article in The New York Times on private equity deal terms.

Altas Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in the pending sale of Capital Vision Services, LP (operating under the “MyEyeDr.” Brand”) to the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs

The Jordan Company in various acquisitions, investments and divestitures including GlobalTranz, Gladson Interactive, Simpleview, Young Innovations, Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation, Quick International Courier, Unitrans, Invo Healthcare Associates, Parts Authority, Capstone Logistics, Pinnacle Workforce Logistics, DiversiTech Corporation, Gulfstream and Watchfire Enterprises

TPG in connection with various acquisitions and investments, including Transplace, LLamasoft, Viking Cruises and Spotify Technology

American Securities in connection with various acquisitions and divestitures including Prince International, North American Partners in Anesthesia, Royal Adhesives, Grede, Tekni-Plex, HHI, Presidio, Specialty Care and Arizona Chemical

Altas Partners in its acquisitions and investments for HUB International, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, PADI, St. George’s University and Capital Vision Services

Baring Private Equity Asia in its investment in Prometric

Monomoy in various acquisitions and divestitures, including Katun Corporation, West Marine and Klaussner

Providence Equity in its investment in The Chernin Group, sale of Open Solutions, sale of its stake in The YES Network, investment and sale of its stake in Hulu and sale of Bresnan Communications to Cablevision

Brightstar Capital in connection with various proposed acquisitions and investments including Texas Water Supply Company, LLC

Two Sigma in connection with its investments in Great Rock, Riverbend Oil & Gas, Capital Automotive Financial and various other investments

The Raine Group in various investments and divestitures, including in OpenMail LLC and Mobo Systems

Littlejohn & Co and Anchorage Capital in their sale of Contech Engineered Solutions to Quikrete

OMERS Private Equity in its acquisitions of Document Technologies Holdings and The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.

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Recognition

Named a “Leading Lawyer” for Private Equity: Buyouts: USA, Chambers Global

Named a “Leading Lawyer” for Private Equity Transactions in the U.S., IFLR1000

Named a “Recommended Lawyer” for Telecoms and Broadcast: Transactional, Legal 500 U.S.

Named a “Recommended Lawyer” for Private Equity Buyouts, Legal 500 U.S.

Named to “40 Under 40” List (2011), Investment Dealers’ Digest

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 1999New York

Education

  • Columbia Law SchoolJ.D.1998
  • University of PennsylvaniaB.A.1995