James Delacenserie
Associate Technology & IP Transactions
Overview
James Delacenserie is an associate in the Technology & IP Transactions Practice Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. James’ practice focuses on advising clients on technology, intellectual property, and data privacy and security-related aspects of corporate transactions.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Vista Equity Partners in its:
- $8.4 billion take-private acquisition of Avalara, a leading provider of tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes
- $2.6 billion take-private acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty insurance
- $2.3 billion acquisition of Salesloft, a provider of a comprehensive software sales engagement platform
- strategic growth investment in Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions
- Centerbridge Partners in its $1.6 billion acquisition of Computer Services, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions
- Transom Capital Group in its acquisition from Bose Corporation of the Bose Professional Division, which provides audio products, systems and services designed for commercial and professional applications
- Silversmith Capital Partners in its $104 million growth investment in Impel, the category creator in digital engagement software for automotive manufacturers, marketplaces and dealers
- Metromile, the data science company focused on auto insurance, in its agreement to be acquired by Lemonade, the insurance company powered by AI and social good
- Kibo, a provider of a composable commerce platform, on the spin-off sale of its personalization business to allow Kibo to focus exclusively on the commercial landscape
- ABRY Partners in its:
- acquisition of NetNumber Global Data Services, the leading provider of accurate, reliable and secure phone number intelligence data
- significant investment in What If Media Group, an award-winning performance marketing company
- Water Street Healthcare Partners in its acquisition of Avantik, a provider of equipment, consumables and services to histology laboratories throughout the U.S.
- Investindustrial in its acquisition of significant portions of the meal preparation division of TreeHouse Foods, a leading North American manufacturer and supplier of private label food for retail and foodservice customers
- Full Sail IP Partners in its acquisition of the Weatherbeater Brand from Transform SR Brands
- KKR and Atlantic Aviation in the merger of Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- 2022, New York
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Education
- Harvard Law SchoolJ.D.2021Harvard Journal of Law & Technology
- University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Mechanical Engineeringwith High Honors2017
News &
Insights
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Infinidat on Acquisition by Lenovo
- Press Release Kirkland Advises CD&R and Permira Consortium on €2.2 Billion Acquisition of Majority Stake in Exclusive Networks
- Press Release Kirkland Represents Silversmith Capital Partners on $104 Million Growth Investment in Impel
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Abry Partners on Significant Investment in What If Media Group
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Metromile on Agreement to be Acquired by Lemonade