Justin Hamill
Justin Hamill is senior partner and chief legal officer at Silver Lake. Formerly global chair of M&A at Latham & Watkins, he has worked on technology, media and sports transactions.
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Key facts
2000Graduating from Dartmouth
Hamill earned his bachelor’s degree at Dartmouth College before pursuing legal studies.[1]
2003Earning His Law Degree
2004Admission to the New York Bar
His published lawyer directory records admission to the New York bar in 2004.[1]
2008Beginning His Work for Endeavor
Hamill began representing the entertainment agency business that became Endeavor, continuing through its financings and acquisitions.[3]
2014Advising on the IMG Acquisition
He served as lead counsel on William Morris Endeavor’s $2.4 billion acquisition of IMG Worldwide.[4]
2017Consumer Brand and Media Transactions
At Paul, Weiss, he led the representation of Michael Kors in its purchase of Jimmy Choo. He also represented Vice Media in its $450 million investment from TPG Capital that year.[4]
March 18, 2019Joining Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins announced that Hamill was joining its New York office from Paul, Weiss as a corporate partner, working across M&A, private equity, entertainment, sports and media.[2]
October 22, 2024Recognized as a Law360 M&A MVP
Law360 named him an M&A MVP, citing his team’s work on Endeavor’s proposed $13 billion privatization and the Skydance–Paramount merger.[3]
April 17, 2025Silver Lake Announces His Appointment
Silver Lake announced that longtime outside counsel Hamill would join as managing director and chief legal officer, leading global legal and compliance work. Karen King, the previous chief legal officer, was appointed chief operating officer.[5]
August 2025Joining Paramount’s Board
Hamill joined Paramount’s board, with subsequent disclosure listing audit and compensation committee membership.[6]
October 6, 2026Listed on Skydance’s Board
Skydance’s announced board continued to include Hamill.[7]
Current Role and Practice
Silver Lake currently lists Hamill as senior partner and chief legal officer. His practice has covered negotiated and contested M&A, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, investments and restructurings.[8]
Professional Approach: Teams and Learning
In his Law360 interview, Hamill emphasized teamwork and encouraged junior lawyers to stay curious and learn transaction practice actively.[3]
Nonprofit and Professional Service
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Justin Hamill: Institutional biography: https://www.silverlake.com/people/justin-hamill/ (opens in a new window).[8]
Silver Lake: Official website: https://www.silverlake.com/ (opens in a new window).[5]
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: Official website: https://vlany.org/ (opens in a new window).[10]
Sources
- Justin Gerard Hamill — Lawyer Profile (opens in a new window)
- Latham Further Expands New York M&A Practice, Adding Third Partner in 2019 (opens in a new window)
- MVP: Latham’s Justin Hamill (opens in a new window)
- Latham’s New York Recruiting Streak Stays Hot (opens in a new window)
- Silver Lake Enhances Executive Leadership Team (opens in a new window)
- Paramount Skydance — 2026 Information Statement, Director Biographies (opens in a new window)
- Skydance Announces Board, Adding Ynon Kreiz, Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick as Directors and Tony Blair as Advisor (opens in a new window)
- Justin Hamill — Silver Lake (opens in a new window)
- Board — Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (opens in a new window)
- Justin G. Hamill — Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (opens in a new window)