Kirkland & Ellis announced that Adam Prince has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group, strengthening its transactional capabilities in Philadelphia.
Prince advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and growth-stage businesses on mergers and acquisitions, investments, recapitalizations, and other complex transactions. His practice spans multiple industries with a particular focus on healthcare, where he helps clients navigate regulatory environments and align legal strategies with business objectives.
He joins from Morgan Lewis, where he was a partner, and brings experience across transactions ranging from early-stage investments to multibillion-dollar deals. He has also served as outside general counsel to companies at various stages of growth.
Prince is the second transactional partner to join Kirkland’s Philadelphia office in April, following the addition of Stephanie Haas earlier in the month. The firm’s Philadelphia office, launched in 2025, now includes approximately 20 lawyers across litigation and transactional practices.
The hire reflects Kirkland’s continued investment in expanding its presence in key U.S. markets and building out its private equity and M&A capabilities.
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“Adam is a terrific lawyer with a stellar reputation both in private equity and in the Philadelphia community, and he is the perfect fit to help build our transactional practice as we grow in the city. We’ve got great momentum in Philly and are excited to continue adding top talent across both transactional and litigation areas of the business.”
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman Of The Executive Committee, Kirkland & Ellis
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Adam to our growing transactional team in Philadelphia. Similar to Stephanie, we have been focused on Adam since the day we decided to build a transactional practice in Philly, and to have them both under one roof is a dream come true.”
Leo Greenberg, Corporate Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
“Kirkland is no doubt the premier law firm for sophisticated private equity work. Combining this platform with the chance to build a top team here in Philadelphia with Steph and all of the welcoming, energetic and collaborative partners I’ve met so far, I couldn’t be more excited to take on this opportunity.”
Adam Prince, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis