Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl
Chicago, IL
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Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
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- Chicago, ILLINOIS
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- Business · M&A
- Handles Business and M&A matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Chicago) (2024).
About Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl: Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
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Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl
Sanford E. Perl (Sandy) concentrates on the corporate, securities and tax aspects of complex business transactions, including leveraged buy-outs of public and private companies; strategic mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures; venture capital and growth equity investments; divestitures; initial public offerings; private equity fund formations; executive compensation; and debt and equity restructurings and workouts. He manages transactions in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, staffing, leasing, transaction processing, biotechnology and media. Sandy joined Kirkland & Ellis in 1990, and has been a partner of the Firm since 1996.
Sandy serves on the Firm’s Administrative Committee and Finance Committee. He is also Chairman of the Firm’s Audit Committee.
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Education
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1990
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Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Chicago)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Chicago)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Chicago)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
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What areas of law does Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl practice?
Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl focuses on Business and M&A.
Where is Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl located?
Sanford E. "Sandy" Perl primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 333 West Wolf Point Plaza.
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