Atty. Michael J. Sartor

Atty. Michael J. Sartor

Mike Sartor is a corporate partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mike focuses on representing private equity sponsors as well as public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Sartor at a glance

Michael J. Sartor is a business attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mike Sartor is a corporate partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mike focuses on representing private equity sponsors as well as public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions
  • Mike also has substantial experience representing private equity firms in their fund formation activities and strategic transactions and representing public and private companies in general corporate law matters
  • Representative clients include 3i Group plc, Cerberus Capital Management, Gemspring Capital, Monomoy Capital Partners, Nautic Partners, Parthenon Capital and TPG Growth

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Sartor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Sartor 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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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Michael J. Sartor's law office located?
Michael J. Sartor's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Sartor handle?
Michael J. Sartor focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Michael J. Sartor go to law school?
Michael J. Sartor earned their education at (J.D., 2005).
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What awards or recognition has Michael J. Sartor received?
Michael J. Sartor's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 2005

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026

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