Eric R. Kleine
Counsel
Eric R. Kleine is a corporate attorney who represents companies and private equity sponsors in complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity financings, and corporate governance matters. Known for his commercial instincts and pragmatic counsel, Eric focuses on getting deals closed on favorable terms while keeping the broader business objectives in view.
Eric's practice is grounded in the technology, media and entertainment, and life sciences sectors. His familiarity with these industries enables him to move quickly, spot issues early, and provide advice that reflects how his clients' businesses actually work.
Whether guiding a founder through a first institutional financing or advising a private equity firm on a platform acquisition, Eric is valued for his ability to cut through complexity and deliver straightforward, actionable guidance that drives results.
Admitted to Practice
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California
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New York
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Ontario
Education
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LL.M., Western Michigan University Law School
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J.D., Western Michigan University Law School
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B.A., Communications, Wilfrid Laurier University
Memberships & Affiliations
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- DealSource Committee Member, Association for Corporate Growth, 2019-2021
- Director, Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, 2018-2021
- Director, Future Possibilities for Kids, 2016-2018
Background
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- Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP, San Francisco
- Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, San Francisco
- Corporate Partner, Miller Thomson LLP, Toronto
- Corporate Associate, Loopstra Nixon LLP, Toronto