Rhett Van Syoc
Rhett’s practice focuses on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions in the energy transition and infrastructure sectors, with a particular emphasis on private equity and complex joint ventures. Rhett’s experience covers a broad spectrum of matters, including power generation, services and manufacturing, renewables and clean energy, data centers, fiber infrastructure, midstream and transportation. He also has significant experience in the acquisition and development of infrastructure projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Now based out of the Firm’s New York and Houston offices, Rhett was a founding partner of Kirkland’s Houston office in 2014. He has handled matters on behalf of private equity clients such as ArcLight Capital Partners, Ares Management, Apollo Global Management, The Blackstone Group, First Reserve Corporation, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Texas Pacific Group. · Kirkland & Ellis LLP
About
Rhett Van Syoc focuses on domestic and international M&A in the energy transition and infrastructure sectors, emphasizing private equity and complex joint ventures. His experience covers power generation, services, manufacturing, renewable and clean energy, data centers, fiber infrastructure, midstream, and transportation. He has significant experience in infrastructure projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. He is based in New York and Houston and was a founding partner of Kirkland's Houston office in 2014. He has handled matters for private equity clients including ArcLight Capital Partners, Ares Management, Apollo Global Management, The Blackstone Group, First Reserve Corporation, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., and Texas Pacific Group.
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Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2005
- Williams College, B.A., History, 2000, cum laude