Sean T. Wheeler

Sean T. Wheeler


Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Recognized since 2008

Houston, Texas

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

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Sean T. Wheeler is a corporate partner who represents public and private companies, including private equity firms, in their most complex transactions. Sean’s experience spans the entire range of M&A activity, including strategic mergers, joint ventures, take-privates and cross-border transactions. He also has an active securities law practice, having led more than 40 IPOs and numerous debt and follow-on equity offerings.

He has counseled clients across numerous industries, including the energy, infrastructure, space, healthcare, technology, real estate and travel industries.

Sean has been recognized in multiple industry publications including Chambers Global, Chambers USA, IFLR1000, Law 360, The Legal 500 United States, Texas Lawyer, Texas Monthly and Law and Politics, The Best Lawyers in America and The Am Law Daily.

Sean is a frequent speaker on M&A and securities law topics.

Location
  • 609 Main Street
    Houston, TX 77002
Education
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1995

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Corporate Law, Houston (2024)
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law, Houston (2024)
  • Corporate Law, Houston (2022)
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law, Houston (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
Special Focus:
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Corporate Governance Law

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