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.