Christopher J. Wu, P.C.

Partner Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity

Los Angeles – Century City +1 310 552 4288

Christopher J. Wu, P.C.

Practices

Overview

Christopher Wu is a transactional partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.  He represents private equity sponsors and public and private companies on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, joint ventures, divestitures, restructurings and other strategic transactions. Chris also has extensive experience in representing issuers and investment banks in public and private securities offerings and counsels clients on matters of corporate governance, securities law and compliance.

Since joining Kirkland, Chris has been involved in the following matters:

  • Funds affiliated with Ares Management in various acquisitions, investments and divestitures, including Automated Industrial Robotics, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, DevaCurl, Guitar Center, Unified Women’s Healthcare, US Heart & Vascular, and WHP Global
  • LightBay Capital in various acquisitions and investments, including Barry’s, Burton, and Questco
  • Oak View Group in its acquisitions of Spectra, the Stadium Club Division from Invited, Bovingdons, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, and Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services
  • Nexus Capital Management in its acquisition of Dollar Shave Club
  • Freeman Spogli & Co. and LightBay Capital in their acquisition of Infinity Home Services
  • Unified Women’s Healthcare in its acquisition of Women’s Health USA and its strategic partnership with CCRM Fertility
  • Propelled Brands in its acquisitions of Camp Bow Wow and Suite Management Franchising
  • Ares Management Corporation in various acquisitions, investments and joint ventures, including its acquisition of SSG Capital Management and its strategic partnership in Volery Capital Partners
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Recognition

The Legal 500 United States, Private Equity Buyouts, 2020

The Los Angeles Business Journal Top Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles, 2020

Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2015–2018

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2008California

Education

  • Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D.2008
    Notes Editor, Georgetown Law Journal
  • Harvard CollegeB.A., Applied Mathematics2005