About
Nicholas J. Kitko, a partner at K&L Gates LLP in Charlotte, handles middle-market mergers, private equity, and leveraged buyouts. He represents corporate and financial buyers and sellers in buyouts, recapitalizations, and financing transactions. He also counsels debt and growth equity investors on minority investments and joint ventures. His transactions cover environmental services, business services, and manufacturing and distribution, as well as healthcare, life sciences, and technology. He earned a J.D. (the University of Cincinnati College of Law) and a B.S. and B.A. (Ohio University). Before K&L Gates, he practiced as an associate at a law firm in Columbus, Ohio. There he led equity and debt financings, underwrote representations and warranties insurance, and handled securities compliance for private offerings.
Who is a good fit for Nicholas J. Kitko
- Financial buyers completing a leveraged buyout of a middle-market company.
- Corporate buyers acquiring a manufacturing or distribution business.
- Owners of healthcare or environmental services companies planning a sale.
- Growth equity investors making a minority investment in a private company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D.
- Ohio University, B.S.
- Ohio University, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina, Ohio
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional