Christopher J. Wu, P.C.
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.
Experience
Representative Matters
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
Prior Experience
More
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.2008Notes Editor, Georgetown Law Journal
- Harvard CollegeB.A., Applied Mathematics2005
News &
Insights
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Oak View Group and Rhubarb Hospitality Collection on Acquisition of The Brewery
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Oak View Group on Acquisition of Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Oak View Group on Merger with Spectra
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Unified Women’s Healthcare on Acquisition of Women’s Health USA
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Unified Women’s Healthcare on Partnership with CCRM Fertility