Bruce Ettelson

Background

About Bruce Ettelson

With over 35 years of experience, I am widely recognized as a leading private investment funds lawyer who has been on the forefront of the industry's evolution since its early years. I am the founder of Kirkland’s dedicated Investment Funds Group, which was ranked in 2025 by Chambers & Partners as Band 1 in the U.S, Asia-Pacific, United Kingdom and globally. My practice focuses on structuring and forming premier private equity funds and their management companies. I have represented more than 150 private equity firms in the formation of more than private equity funds. I am also involved in the structuring and formation of private equity funds associated with commercial and investment banks; representing investors in making and monitoring investments in private equity funds; representing buyers, sellers, management teams and fund sponsors in their investments in the secondary market; and acting for private equity clients in general corporate counseling. Disclaimer: This material may be considered attorney advertising under certain rules of professional conduct.