Brittany Sakowitz, Kara von Schnackenberg, Andrew Monioudis, Matt Antinossi, Iris Grossman, Christie Alcala, George Cartveli, Stephen Jacobson, Michal Galayevich, Mark Dundon, Daisy Darvall, Derek Ventling
January 24, 2026
Kirkland Represents CoolSys on Acquisition of Universal Refrigeration

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- Kirkland & Ellis advised CoolSys on its acquisition of Universal Refrigeration, Inc., an HVAC service provider operating in Western Washington
- The acquisition aims to expand CoolSys's market presence and service network in the Pacific Northwest
- The Kirkland & Ellis team included partners and associates from corporate, employee benefits, employment and labor, executive compensation, tax, and technology and IP transactions practices, led by corporate partner Brittany Sakowitz.
Kirkland & Ellis advised CoolSys™, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, on its acquisition of Universal Refrigeration, Inc., an HVAC service provider with expertise in the installation and servicing of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout Western Washington. Through this acquisition, CoolSys will deepen its market presence and service network in the Pacific Northwest region. The Kirkland team was led by corporate partner Brittany Sakowitz and associates Kara von Schnackenberg and Andrew Monioudis; and included employee benefits partner Matt Antinossi and associate Iris Grossman; employment & labor partner Christie Alcala and associate George Cartveli; executive compensation partner Stephen Jacobson and associate Michal Galayevich; tax partner Mark Dundon; and technology & IP transactions partner Daisy Darvall and associate Derek Ventling.
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Brittany Sakowitz, Kara von Schnackenberg, Andrew Monioudis, Matt Antinossi, Iris Grossman, Christie Alcala, George Cartveli, Stephen Jacobson, Michal Galayevich, Mark Dundon, Daisy Darvall, Derek Ventling
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