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Shaun Mathew, Evan Johnson, Daniel Wolf, Alex Adamis
January 24, 2026
Kirkland Advises HanesBrands on Cooperation Agreement with Barington

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- Kirkland & Ellis advised HanesBrands on a cooperation agreement with shareholder Barington Capital Group
- As part of the agreement, HanesBrands appointed new independent directors to its board, while Barington made commitments regarding standstill, voting, confidentiality, and other matters
- The Kirkland & Ellis team was led by corporate partners Shaun Mathew, Evan Johnson, Daniel Wolf, and associate Alex Adamis.
Kirkland & Ellis advised HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a global leader in iconic apparel brands, on a cooperation agreement with shareholder Barington Capital Group, L.P. In connection with the agreement, HanesBrands added new independent directors to its board and Barington agreed to certain standstill, voting, confidentiality and other commitments. Read the HanesBrands press release The Kirkland team was led by corporate partners Shaun Mathew, Evan Johnson and Daniel Wolf and associate Alex Adamis.
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