David Kolacek Joins KKCG as Group Chief Legal Officer

Former Clifford Chance Senior Partner David Kolacek has joined KKCG as Group Chief Legal Officer.

Before joining KKCG, Kolacek was with Clifford Chance between 2008 and 2025. Prior to that, he worked at White & Case as an Associate between 1994 and 2005 and as a Partner between 2005 and 2008.

According to KKCG, in his new role, David will help the team “navigate an increasingly complex landscape as we continue our expansion in entertainment, energy, technology, and real estate. We look forward to benefiting from David’s insight and expertise as we build the next chapter of KKCG’s international growth.”

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