Rankings & Recognitions
K&L Gates Recognized by ABI for Innovation and Technology Sale of the Year
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has been recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Asset Sales Committee for its role in the in the Section 363 sale of assets of Akoustis Technologies. The matter was honored as the 2025 Innovation and Technology Sale of the Year and was lauded for the “complexities of the deal and the incredible results achieved.” The nominations were judged by a committee, and the award was presented at the ABI Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Raleigh partner Margaret Westbrook, Miami partner Jeff Kucera, and Charlotte partner Sean Jones led the K&L Gates team with support from Boston partner John Cotter, Raleigh partners Andrew Reibman, Leann Walsh, and Emily Steele, Charlotte partners Coleman Wombwell, Barry Price, and Jon Edel, Harrisburg partner David Fine, Wilmington partner Steve Caponi, Pittsburgh partner Lucas Tanglen, and Raleigh counsel Mary Kristen Kelly. Miami associate Carly Everhardt, Boston associate Maggie Cooney, and Charlotte associates Alden Glass, Anna Sgrignoli, and Kristin Taylor also assisted on the matter.
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