About
Kevin P. Stichter, a partner at K&L Gates LLP in Charlotte, counsels on mergers, acquisitions, and private equity. He represents private equity sponsors, founders, and management teams. He also handles venture capital work and equity and debt financings. He advises on cross-border deals and international issues for operations in several countries. Those deals cover sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and life sciences, including pharmaceuticals. He earned a J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School in 1991 and an A.B. from Brown University in 1987. He joined a predecessor firm in 1997 from a large law firm within the Western part of the US. He also represents multinational public companies, financial institutions, and private companies.
Who is a good fit for Kevin P. Stichter
- Private equity sponsors pursuing a cross-border acquisition or sale.
- Founders and management teams raising equity or selling a company.
- Owners of a manufacturing business preparing to sell the company.
- Healthcare and life sciences companies evaluating a merger.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Vanderbilt Law School, J.D., 1991
- Brown University, A.B., 1987
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- Recognized by Chambers USA f or Corporate/M&A in North Carolina: Charlotte & Surrounds, 2020-2026
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer, M&A: Middle-Market ($500m-999m), 2024-2026, Private Equity Buyouts: Middle-Market (Up to $500m), 2024-2026
- Listed in the Best Lawyers in America® forLeveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Venture Capital Law, 2008-2022
- Listed in the Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2010-2022
- Association for Corporate Growth (Raleigh Durham), “Private Equity Deal of the Year,” Lead Counsel, 2012
- Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Leadership School
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional