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23 March 2026

K&L Gates Receives M&A Advisor Information Technology Deal Of The Year Award

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K&L Gates LLP

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At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. With offices worldwide, we represent leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. Our lawyers also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. We are leaders in legal issues related to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—including technology, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, energy, and more.
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has been recognized by M&A Advisor for its role in the Section 363 sale of assets of Akoustis Technologies, which received Information Technology Deal of the Year...
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Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has been recognized by M&A Advisor for its role in  the Section 363 sale of assets of Akoustis Technologies, which received Information Technology Deal of the Year ($100MM to $500MM) honors at the organization's annual Turnaround Awards.     

The nominations, representing more than 100 participating companies, were judged by an independent panel of industry experts, with the awards presented in March.  

Raleigh partner Margaret Westbrook, a Restructuring and Insolvency practice group coordinator, Miami partner Jeff Kucera, Boston partner John Cotter, Raleigh partner Andrew Reibman, and Charlotte partners Coleman Wombwell and Sean Jones, a Capital Markets practice group coordinator, led the team that advised Akoustis in the deal.  

Now in its 20th year, M&A Advisor has been recognizing achievement, providing thought leadership, and connecting the elite professionals in turnarounds, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions both domestically in the United States and internationally. 

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At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. With offices worldwide, we represent leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. Our lawyers also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. We are leaders in legal issues related to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—including technology, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, energy, and more.

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