Kirkland Advises Shopko Optical on its Sale by Monarch Alternative Capital LP to Fielmann Group

Kirkland & Ellis advised Shopko Optical, an optical retailer operating more than 140 stores across 13 U.S. states, on its sale by investment firm Monarch Alternative Capital LP to Fielmann Group, a leading global eyewear provider. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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The Kirkland team was led by corporate partner Josh Kogan and associate Thomas Matteson; tax partner Vin Thorn; healthcare & life sciences regulatory partner Dennis Williams; and technology & IP transactions partner Matt Lovell.