Press Release

Kirkland Represents Bain Capital on $5.3 Billion Acquisition of Guidehouse

Kirkland & Ellis is advising private equity firm Bain Capital on the $5.3 billion acquisition of consulting firm Guidehouse from technology investor Veritas Capital. The transaction was announced November 6, 2023. The Mclean, Virgina-based Guidehouse advises companies in the public sector and commercial marketplace, including firms within the defense & security, energy, infrastructure & sustainability, financial services and health industries. Guidehouse has more than 17,000 professionals based in more than 55 locations globally.

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The Kirkland team was led by corporate partners Christopher Thomas and Matt Whited; debt finance partners Yuli Wang and Melissa Hutson; capital markets partner Josh Korff and Michael Kim; and tax partners Mike Carew and Christine Lehman; with support from corporate associates Frankie Gregg and Elizabeth Garai.