
Corporate M&A
Private Equity
General Corporate Advisory
Andrew McAlpine is a corporate partner at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, based in their London office. With extensive experience in corporate matters, Andrew specializes in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate advisory work. He has represented high-profile clients such as Apax Partners and EQT in significant investment and acquisition deals. Andrew holds a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and an LL.B. Hons from the University of Edinburgh, where he also served as a tutor and research assistant. His legal expertise and strategic insights make him a valuable asset to his clients in the corporate sector.
Andrew McAlpine's representative experience includes advising:
Private Equity Transactions
M&A and Corporate Transactions
Restructuring and Strategic Investments
Technology and Real Estate Investments

- Ardian acquired the target/assets from I Squared Capital in a acquisition on not available. - Deal value was 2900000000 Sector: Energy; Location: Europe. - On the acquirer side, not available advised, led by Sara Pickersgill, Monica Gemes, Andrew McAlpine, Shaun Boyle, Sharon Law, Euan Alston, James Boswell, Antoine Lebienvenu, Luca Meneghini, Chiara Song, Mavnick Nerwal, James Seddon, Alan Walker, Amena Charles, Amar Unadkat, Harry McGovern.
Oct 06 2025
3B
Private Equity

Partner
2023 – Unknown
Associate
2019 – 2023
Associate
2017 – 2019
Trainee Solicitor
2015 – 2017


- Cinven acted as the acquirer in this Private Equity transaction. - The acquisition was executed in the Technology sector, strengthening the buyer’s strategic position. - The transaction was announced on 2025-08-05 00:00:00 with a reported value of 18000000000.
Aug 05 2025
5B
Private Equity
1 min
Tutor
2014 – 2015
Research Assistant
2014 – 2014
Summer Student
2013 – 2013
Summer Student
2013 – 2013