CBLJ Deals of the Year 2023

China Business Law Journal recognized Kirkland & Ellis as part of its 2023 "Deals of the Year.” The Firm was recognized for its participation in the following award-winning transactions:

Equity capital markets
Chindata privatisation
Lotus Technology’s SPAC listing on Nasdaq
Will Semiconductor’s Swiss listing via USD445m GDR sale

Debt capital markets
NIO sells USD1bn convertible senior notes

M&A
NetDragon’s overseas carve-out mergers with GEHI
Subway’s biggest master franchise agreement

Intellectual property
Hytera, Motorola trade secret theft via poaching dispute