Atty. Francesco Penati

Atty. Francesco Penati

Francesco Penati is a lawyer practicing banking, secured lending, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law. Francesco received a degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Francesco Penati at a glance

Francesco Penati is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993), Illinois (1998), California (2009), and District of Columbia (2020). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1993) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 1984). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Francesco Penati is a lawyer practicing banking, secured lending, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • Francesco received a degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Francesco practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Francesco Penati's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francesco Penati handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Francesco Penati

Where is Francesco Penati's law office located?
Francesco Penati's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francesco Penati handle?
Francesco Penati focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Francesco Penati practiced law?
Francesco Penati has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Francesco Penati go to law school?
Francesco Penati earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.F.S., 1984).
How can I contact Francesco Penati for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 1993
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2020

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