Evan M. Roberts

Evan M. Roberts

Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized Since Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023

About Evan

Evan Roberts is a partner and is resident in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Evan concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance. He represents both companies and private equity funds in a variety of private transactions. Evan also has extensive experience in emerging growth company formations, early-to-mid stage financings, and corporate investigations and counseling related to cross-border transactions.

Evan Roberts is a partner and is resident in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Evan concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance. He represents both companies and private equity funds in a variety of private transactions. Evan also has extensive experience in emerging growth company formations, early-to-mid stage financings, and corporate investigations and counseling related to cross-border transactions.

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Evan's communication made our complex acquisition seamless

As a first-time founder navigating a tech startup acquisition, I was overwhelmed. Evan Roberts was a beacon of clarity. He responded to emails within hours, explained legal jargon in plain English, an...

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Deep expertise in cross-border private equity transactions

Our private equity fund needed counsel for a cross-border acquisition in Southeast Asia, involving complex regulatory hurdles. Evan Roberts' knowledge was immediately apparent. He navigated foreign in...

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a favorable settlement in a contentious merger dispute

Our company faced a hostile merger attempt that threatened our independence. Evan Roberts took charge, developing a robust defense strategy that highlighted our corporate governance strengths. Through...

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Diego Alvarez

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate guidance during a sensitive family business sale

Selling our family-owned manufacturing business was emotionally charged, with decades of history at stake. Evan Roberts showed genuine compassion, listening to our concerns about legacy and employee t...

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Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 04, 2026

Utmost professionalism in a high-stakes corporate governance matter

When our board faced scrutiny over a cross-border transaction, we turned to Evan Roberts. His professionalism was impeccable—from his polished presentations to his discreet handling of sensitive infor...