Overview

Jonathan Benloulou is a corporate partner in Kirkland’s Dallas and Los Angeles offices. Jon regularly advises private equity firms and private and public companies on merger & acquisition transactions, including leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, minority investments, restructurings and other strategic transactions. In addition, Jon has extensive experience in asset manager M&A transactions and GP-led secondary transactions.

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Recognition

IFLR1000, “Highly Regarded” in California for Mergers & Acquisitions, 2020–2024

Los Angeles Business Journal, “Leaders of Influence: Private Equity Investors & Advisors,” 2020

M&A Advisor Emerging Leader Award, 2016

Daily Journal “Top 20 Under 40” Lawyers in California, 2015

The Legal 500 United States: Next Generation, 2017–2023

The Legal 500 United States: M&A Corporate & Commercial: Private Equity Buyouts, 2016–2024

The Legal 500 United States: Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts: M&A: Large Deals ($1bn+), 2014 and 2019

The Legal 500 United States: Technology: Transactions, 2016–2018

Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2013–2016

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2021Texas
  • 2011California
  • 2006New York

Education

  • Harvard Law SchoolJ.D.cum laude2005
  • Columbia CollegeB.A.summa cum laude2002