Michael Weisser

Partner at Kirkland & Ellis

Michael E. Weisser is a prominent partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, specializing in private equity law. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Michael Weisser is a member of Kirkland & Ellis's Executive Committee and a partner in the M&A/Private Equity Practice Group.2 He joined the firm's New York office in 2016, moving from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP where he was previously a partner.1 4

Expertise and Practice Areas

Weisser represents private equity sponsors, pension plans, and their portfolio companies in various corporate matters, including:

Acquisitions
Dispositions
Financings
Restructurings
Leveraged buyouts
Going-private transactions
Minority investments

He also advises clients on securities law, corporate governance, and strategic matters.2

Notable Clients

Weisser regularly represents major private equity firms and investment groups, including:

Altas Partners
American Securities
BPEA EQT
Brightstar Capital
CDPQ
The Jordan Company
Providence Equity Partners
TPG
Wendel2

Recognition and Accolades

Michael Weisser has received numerous accolades throughout his career:

Consistently recognized by Chambers USA and Chambers Global for private equity
Ranked Band 1 for Private Equity: Buyouts in Chambers USA (2020-2022, 2024)
Named a "Leading Lawyer" by Legal 500 U.S. and IFLR1000
Selected for Investment Dealers' Digest "40 Under 40" list in 2011
Named "Dealmaker of the Week" by The Am Law Daily in June 20102

Education

J.D. from Columbia Law School (1998)
B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (1995)2

Additional Roles and Contributions

Served on Law360's Private Equity Editorial Board
Taught at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and New York University School of Law
Frequently writes articles on legal developments in private equity
Member of the Penn Basketball Board and Cohen Children's Medical Center Advisory Board2

Michael Weisser's LinkedIn profile username is indeed michael-weisser-658a7a162.3