Atty. Keith S. Crow

Atty. Keith S. Crow

Keith S. Crow P.C. is a partner based in the Firm's Chicago office.

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Profile Summary

About Keith S. Crow at a glance

Keith S. Crow is a m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1986) and Yale University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Chicago) (2022). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Keith S. Crow P.C. is a partner based in the Firm's Chicago office
  • He represents clients in a wide range of U.S. and cross-border corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, joint ventures and spin-offs
  • In addition to transactional matters, he counsels public companies on corporate governance, public disclosure and other issues
  • He has significant experience with companies in distress situations and bankruptcy
  • Keith has been a Lecturer at The University of Chicago Law School for a number of years, where he teaches a course on business planning
  • Keith was seconded to a London law firm, where he was involved in a number of U.K. transactional and counseling matters

Practice Areas Explained

Keith S. Crow's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Keith S. Crow

Where is Keith S. Crow's law office located?
Keith S. Crow's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith S. Crow handle?
Keith S. Crow focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Keith S. Crow go to law school?
Keith S. Crow earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Keith S. Crow for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Keith S. Crow received?
Keith S. Crow's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Chicago).

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1986
B.S.
Yale University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Chicago)
- 2022

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