Matthew E. Steinmetz

Corporate Law

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Chicago, Illinois

38+ years experience

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

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Bio

Matthew Steinmetz focuses primarily on leveraged buyouts of public and private companies, as well as recaps and joint ventures. His experience spans a wide variety of sectors, including technology, media, healthcare, industrials and retail. His principal clients include both large cap and middle cap leveraged buyout funds, located in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to his considerable transactional work, he is a trusted advisor to a number of senior PE fund managers. Matthew Steinmetz focuses primarily on leveraged buyouts of public and private companies, as well as recaps and joint ventures. His experience spans a wide variety of sectors, including technology, media, healthcare, industrials and retail. His principal clients include both large cap and middle cap leveraged buyout funds, located in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to his considerable transactional work, he is a trusted advisor to a number of senior PE fund managers.

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Chicago (2022)

Recognized: Corporate Law

Recognized: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Special Focus: Leveraged Buyouts

Special Focus: Private Equity

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

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