A&O Shearman Brings On Kirkland M&A Partner Bleicher in Chicago

Jan. 28, 2026, 3:25 PM UTC

Valentine Bleicher joined A&O Shearman as a mergers and acquisitions and private equity partner in Chicago, the firm announced Tuesday.

Bleicher brings a strong sponsor-side M&A track record across public and private markets, including leveraged buyouts, divestitures, complex carve-outs, refinancings, and recapitalizations. She regularly advises French sponsors and corporates on U.S. transactions, the firm said.

She joins from Kirkland & Ellis.

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