"Extraordinary intellectual horsepower coupled with an intense work ethic"
Chambers USA 2017
"Extremely intelligent and capable, with excellent judgment"
Chambers USA 2018
Profile
Alex Kelly, Global Vice Chair of the Private Equity & Investments Funds Practice, represents private equity firms, financial institutions, asset managers and other public and private companies in corporate transactions across a wide range of industry sectors, including financial services/asset management, infrastructure, consumer retail, and technology.
Ms. Kelly has been recognized as one of the Top Women in Dealmaking by The Deal, a 40 Under 40 Honoree by Bloomberg Law 2021, a Next Generation Partner by The Legal 500 US, an Up and Coming Lawyer by Chambers USA, a Rising Star in the field of private equity by Law360, and an Emerging Leader by the M&A Advisor.
Ms. Kelly previously served on the firm’s Associates Committee.
VMG Partners in a GP stakes sale to Bonaccord Capital Partners
Azimut, a global asset manager, in its acquisition of Sanctuary Wealth, an asset manager that serves as a platform for breakaway financial advisors, and in a GP stakes investments in Roundshield Partners, a global real estate investment management firm and its proposed investment in Kennedy Capital Management, a US investment manager
Simon Property Group in its acquisition of a 50% interest in Jamestown, a real estate investment manager
Ares, a global asset manager, in the proposed acquisition of the Black Creek Group, a real estate investment advisory and distribution firm
PIMCO, a global asset manager, in the acquisitions of Allianz Real Estate, a real estate asset manager, and Gurtin Municipal Bond Management, a fixed-income asset manager
Onex, a global asset manager, in the acquisition of Falcon Investment Advisors, a private equity asset manager
BC Partners in its investment in Advantage Capital Holdings, an insurance and reinsurance platform
Content Partners, an entertainment asset manager, in its sale to Carlyle and the entry into a joint venture with Carlyle
GTCR in its acquisition of AssuredPartners, a US insurance brokerage firm, and Ultimus Fund Solutions and The Gemini Companies, each providers of full service fund administration solutions
Evertec, Inc. (EVTC) in the sale of certain technology assets to Popular, Inc. (BPOP)
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley in forming a fin-tech joint venture with SmartStream Technologies
Credit Suisse in forming a fintech joint venture with Palantir Technologies
Other Recent Private Equity Transactions:
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners in the acquisition of Roskam Baking Company and its merger into Organic Milling
Antin Infrastructure Partners in its acquisition of a majority stake in Origis Energy, a vertically integrated renewable energy platform in the United States
GCM Grosvenor in its acquisition of ReSource Waste Services, a processor of construction and demolition material
HPS Investment Partners in its acquisition and subsequent sale of Waste Industries USA, a provider of solid waste and recycling services and its acquisition of a minority interest in Benefytt Technologies, a global health insurance technology company
Other Recent Strategic M&A Transactions:
DXC Technology in the sale of its state and local health and human services business, sale of its healthcare software business, and acquisition of Molina Medicaid Solutions
CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective in its sale of its craft beer and hard seltzer business to Monster Beverage Corporation
L’Oréal in its acquisition of Youth to the People, a skincare company
Endeavor Operating Company in the acquisition of On Location Experiences, a hospitality company, and its partnership with the NFL
Qualifications
Bar Qualification
New York
Education
JD, New York University School of Law, 2008 Cum Laude
Latham topped seven finalist firms and earned recognition across categories, including in the Energy and Technology/Telecommunications sectors and Corporate Attorney of the Year.
The Deal honors Alex Kelly, Caroline Reckler, and Rachel Sheridan for their exceptional professional achievements in M&A, restructuring, and private equity while maintaining strong client relationships and leadership in and out of the boardroom.
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