Key Takeaways
- • Latham & Watkins LLP has added Kevin Burke as a partner in its New York office in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, according to a PRNewswire release from the firm.
- • Burke joins from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic acquirers on leveraged buyouts, minority investments, joint ventures, add-on acquisitions, exits, and divestitures.
- • Marc Jaffe, Managing Partner of Latham's New York office, and Alex Kelly, Global Co-Chair of the M&A and Private Equity Practice, both cited Burke's sponsor relationships and deal track record as strategic additions.
- • Burke's experience spans digital infrastructure, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, technology, retail, and energy.
Summary
Latham & Watkins LLP has announced that Kevin Burke has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, according to a PRNewswire release issued by the firm. Burke joins from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.
Burke advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic acquirers on a broad range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, minority investments, joint ventures, add-on acquisitions, exits, and divestitures. His experience covers complex corporate and transactional matters across digital infrastructure, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, technology, retail, and energy.
Marc Jaffe, Managing Partner of Latham's New York office, described Burke as a highly regarded private equity adviser and said his track record leading complex deals will benefit clients. Jaffe added that the hire strengthens the firm's integrated corporate and finance offering in New York and globally. Alex Kelly, Global Co-Chair of the M&A and Private Equity Practice, said Burke's arrival supports the firm's multidisciplinary model for private equity clients across the investment lifecycle.
Burke, who received his BBA from the University of Notre Dame and his JD, summa cum laude, from The George Washington University Law School, said the firm's global platform and talent bench made the move a compelling opportunity.
The announcement is one of several recent New York partner additions at Latham in its private equity and finance practices, according to the firm's related postings.
Burke advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic acquirers on a broad range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, minority investments, joint ventures, add-on acquisitions, exits, and divestitures. His experience covers complex corporate and transactional matters across digital infrastructure, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, technology, retail, and energy.
Marc Jaffe, Managing Partner of Latham's New York office, described Burke as a highly regarded private equity adviser and said his track record leading complex deals will benefit clients. Jaffe added that the hire strengthens the firm's integrated corporate and finance offering in New York and globally. Alex Kelly, Global Co-Chair of the M&A and Private Equity Practice, said Burke's arrival supports the firm's multidisciplinary model for private equity clients across the investment lifecycle.
Burke, who received his BBA from the University of Notre Dame and his JD, summa cum laude, from The George Washington University Law School, said the firm's global platform and talent bench made the move a compelling opportunity.
The announcement is one of several recent New York partner additions at Latham in its private equity and finance practices, according to the firm's related postings.
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