Douglas E. "Doug" Bacon P.C.

Expert guidance on a complex private equity acquisition

Our firm engaged Doug Bacon at Kirkland & Ellis to represent us in the acquisition of a mid-market manufacturing company here in Texas. From the outset, Doug’s deep expertise in leveraged buyouts was evident. He didn't just process the transaction; he provided strategic counsel that was clearly informed by his years of practice and recognition in the private equity space. His ability to anticipate potential hurdles in the financing structure, particularly around the debt covenants, was invaluable and saved us significant time and negotiation headaches. Doug and his team were thorough, and his background from UVA Law shone through in the precision of the documents. The one area where we occasionally felt a slight lag was in email response times during non-critical phases, which I understand is likely due to his demanding caseload. That said, when it mattered, he was immediately available. Overall, Doug delivered exactly what we needed: a seamlessly executed deal with robust legal protections. We would not hesitate to work with him again on future Texas-based investments.