About
Partner Leah S. Baucom represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions at K&L Gates LLP. She represents private equity sponsors and financial institutions on investments and joint ventures. She handles recapitalizations and other business combination transactions. Baucom earned her J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 2011. She earned an M.S. from the University of Massachusetts in 2008 and a B.S. there in 2006. Before K&L Gates, she practiced as an associate at another international law firm in New York. She serves many foreign-based clients on their transactions.
Who is a good fit for Leah S. Baucom
- Public and private companies preparing a merger or acquisition.
- Private equity sponsors pursuing an investment or joint venture.
- Financial institutions completing a recapitalization or other business combination.
- Foreign-based clients in a cross-border transaction across multiple jurisdictions.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2011
- University of Massachusetts, M.S., 2008
- University of Massachusetts, B.S., 2006
- Bar admissions
- New York, North Carolina
Recognition
- Recognized by The Legal 500 United States, Next Generation Partner for M&A: Middle-Market ($500m-999m), 2024-2026, Recommended Lawyer for Private Equity Buyouts: Middle-Market (Up to $500m), 2024
- Recognized in The Deal 's Top Women in Dealmaking, 2023
Specialties
Rollover equity and recapitalizations
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. She is often involved in cross-border transactions with parties and operations in several jurisdictions.