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, Floor & Decor, Guitar Center, 99 Cents Only Stores, Unified Women’s Healthcare, US Heart & Vascular, and WHP Global
Oak View Group in various acquisitions, including its acquisition of the Stadium Club Division from Invited, its merger with Spectra, and its acquisitions of 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
LightBay Capital in various acquisitions and investments, including Barry’s and Burton
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
LightBay Capital and Monogram Capital Partners in their strategic investment in Foundry
LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli & Co. in their acquisition of FASTSIGNS
Prior Experience
Proskauer Rose LLP
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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
