Walter S. Holzer

Walter S. Holzer

Corporate Law

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Chicago, Illinois
30+ years experience
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
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Bio

Walt Holzer focuses on complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, venture capital and growth equity investing, and executive compensation. He has handled numerous transactions in a wide variety of industries for private equity, family office and strategic clients.Praised by clients for his "pragmatic approach, business acumen and sector knowledge" and his "expertise…and commerciality" and "valuable understanding of the most important areas of a deal," Walt has been recognized in multiple publications for his extensive experience in transactional work, including by The Legal 500 U.S. for Private Equity Buyouts every year from 2008–2013, 2015–2016 and 2018–2019, by Chambers USA as one of America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/M&A: Private Equity every year from 2009–2020, by International Financial Law Review for Corporate/M&A: Private Equity: Buyouts every year from 2019–2022, and by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Dealmakers in America in 2021 and 2022. Walt has also been listed in PLC Which Lawyer? and Super Lawyers. Walt Holzer focuses on complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, venture capital and growth equity investing, and executive compensation. He has handled numerous transactions in a wide variety of industries for private equity, family office and strategic clients.Praised by clients for his "pragmatic approach, business acumen and sector knowledge" and his "expertise…and commerciality" and "valuable understanding of the most important areas of a deal," Walt has been recognized in multiple publications for his extensive experience in transactional work, including by The Legal 500 U.S. for Private Equity Buyouts every year from 2008–2013, 2015–2016 and 2018–2019, by Chambers USA as one of America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/M&A: Private Equity every year from 2009–2020, by International Financial Law Review for Corporate/M&A: Private Equity: Buyouts every year from 2019–2022, and by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Dealmakers in America in 2021 and 2022. Walt has also been listed in PLC Which Lawyer? and Super Lawyers. Walt Holzer focuses on complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, venture capital and growth equity investing, and executive compensation. He has handled numerous transactions in a wide variety of industries for private equity, family office and strategic clients. and Super Lawyers.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Practice Area: Venture Capital Law
  • Special Focus: Transactions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

  • Capital University, J.D., graduated 1995

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