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Rahul Patel
Lawyer at King & Spalding
Rahul Patel is a prominent lawyer and partner at King & Spalding, an international law firm with over 1200 lawyers across 23 offices worldwide.12 Here are key details about his professional background and accomplishments:
Professional Career
Rahul Patel has been a mergers and acquisitions lawyer at King & Spalding for over 25 years.12 He currently serves as:
- Co-chair of the firm's Global Private Equity/M&A practice
- Member of the firm's Policy Committee (serving his second term)12
His legal expertise focuses on:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Joint ventures
- Strategic corporate transactions2
Patel has represented leading companies and private equity funds, including ACON Investments, Cox Enterprises, General Electric, The Home Depot, and UPS, among others.2 He is particularly experienced in cross-border transactions.2
Education and Recognition
- Received both his Bachelor of Arts (1994) and law degree (1997) from the University of Florida1
- Inducted into the University of Florida's Hall of Fame upon graduation1
- Ranked as a leading M&A lawyer by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Asia-Pacific, and Legal 50012
Board Memberships and Affiliations
- Vice Chair of the University of Florida Board of Trustees2
- Member of the Board of Directors of Crawford & Company (NYSE)12
- Member of the Board of Trustees of The Westminster Schools12
- Past President of the University of Florida National Alumni Association1
- Past President of the University of Florida College of Law Alumni Council1
Personal Background
Born in London, England, Rahul Patel lived there for 13 years before immigrating to the United States with his family.1 He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Swati (a University of Florida alumna) and their two children.1
