Kyle focuses on U.S. and international mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including minority investments and joint ventures.
Kyle’s private equity and strategic clients operate and invest in various industries including technology, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, environmental, construction, healthcare, consumer products, energy and real estate. Kyle also represents clients on capital raising transactions, corporate governance and has advised on numerous special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) related transactions.
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
J.F. Lehman in multiple transactions, including its US$1.2 billion take private of Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc., its acquisitions of Inland Pipe Rehabilitation, BEI Systems, Integrated Global Services, Global Marine, Waste Control Specialists, Northstar Group Services, Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Wenzel Associates, NRC Group and OP-Tech Environmental.
New Mountain Capital in multiple transactions by portfolio companies, including acquisitions and divestitures for Aegion Corp., 3E, Profile Products, Cumming Group and Zep.
CVS Health Corp. in its US$10.6 billion acquisition of Oak Street Health.
Granite Construction Inc. in multiple acquisitions and divestitures, including its divestiture of its Inliner business to Inland Pipe Rehabilitation and its US$536 million acquisition of Layne Christensen.
Speaking Engagements
- Presenter, “Corporate Officers’ and Directors’ Role in Corporate Governance” Dallas Bar Association, April 2021
- Presenter, “Corporate Developments Under Delaware Law” Dallas Bar Association, March 2020
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association –M&A Committee Board, 2018-2022
Qualifications
Admissions
Texas, 2014
Academic
B.S., Business Administration - Marketing, University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, 2011
J.D. magna cum laude, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2014
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.