Kirkland Advises Fortress on Strategic Investment in Ripple
Kirkland & Ellis is advising funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group in connection with their participation in a $500 million strategic investment in Ripple, a leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses. The investment values Ripple at a $40 billion valuation. Fortress is leading the investment round, with five other institutional investors joining.
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The Kirkland team includes corporate lawyer Kevin Crews and debt finance lawyer H.T. Flanagan, as well as corporate lawyers Adam Wojcik and Jack Messer; capital markets lawyer Jennifer Lee; and tax lawyers Mark Schwed and Daniella Wenger.
