Throughout his career, Kris has completed in excess of 400 domestic and cross-border mergers, and previously co-chaired Fenwick’s M&A.
Kris has received numerous accolades and is consistently recognized for his work in M&A. He was named The Deal’s Dealmaker of the Year and Technology, Media & Telecom Dealmaker of the Year for his middle-market M&A work. He has also been recognized as a Top 50 Dealmaker in North America by Global M&A Network, a top lawyer for corporate and M&A work in San Francisco and Silicon Valley by Chambers USA, a “Leading Lawyer” for middle-market M&A by The Legal 500, one of the Daily Journal’s Top 20 attorneys in California under the age of 40, and a 2021 Dealmaker by MergerLinks, ranking among the top ten Mid Cap M&A lawyers in North America based on deal value and volume in 2021.
In addition to his robust M&A practice, Kris advises venture capital-backed and start-up companies on corporate governance and day-to-day operational matters.
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2024
Recognized Kris as among The Best Lawyers in America for corporate and M&A law.
2019-2023
Honored Kris as a “Leading Lawyer” for middle-market M&A.
2021
Named a 2021 Dealmaker, ranking among the top ten Mid Cap M&A lawyers in North America based on deal value and volume.
2020-2021 & 2024
Recognized Kris among the top lawyers for corporate and M&A work in San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
2020-2021
Recognized as Dealmaker of the Year and Tech, Media & Telecom Dealmaker of the Year for middle-market M&A work.
2012
Named Top 20 Under 40.