Stuart E. Casillas, P.C. is a corporate partner at Kirkland & Ellis, based in the Bay Area and Austin offices. As a leader in the M&A practice, Stuart focuses on complex, high-value private equity transactions, particularly in the technology sector. With over two decades of experience, he serves as lead counsel for leading global investment firms, concentrating on software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. His expertise spans various private equity deal structures, including take-private transactions, leveraged buyouts, and growth equity investments. Stuart's notable clients include Vista Equity Partners, GI Partners, and Energize Capital. He is recognized in Chambers USA and was named among the "Top Technology Lawyers in North America" by MergerLinks in 2021.
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