Corporate Partner Michael Marek Joins Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Michael Marek has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.

“Mike is a talented attorney whose experience at the intersection of private equity and energy and infrastructure complements our industry-leading platform in these areas perfectly,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “We’re very excited to welcome him to Kirkland.”

Mr. Marek advises private equity firms, other financial sponsors, portfolio companies, and various public and private businesses in connection with a wide range of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts and joint ventures. His practice spans industries, with a particular focus on the energy, services and infrastructure sectors, including traditional hydrocarbon and energy transition segments.

Mr. Marek holds a law degree and MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. He joins Kirkland from Vinson & Elkins LLP, where he was a partner.

“Kirkland has built an exceptional corporate team in Texas,” said Mr. Marek. “I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues to further grow the Firm’s outstanding private equity and energy and infrastructure platform.”

Kirkland’s global energy and infrastructure practice, widely regarded as one of the leading practices in the world, includes 550+ dedicated lawyers covering cutting-edge energy and infrastructure deals totaling hundreds of billions of dollars annually. The Firm serves more than 800 private equity clients around the globe, and consistently leads the market in both number and value of deals.