K&L Gates Advises Lehigh Valley Health Network on Merger With Jefferson Health to Create $15 Billion Health System

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Lehigh Valley Health Network in its merger with Jefferson Health, which will create a new $15 billion health system serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This merger marks a significant milestone in health care, combining the strengths and resources of both organizations to enhance patient care and expand services across the region.

The new health system will serve as a leading provider of comprehensive health care services, with a focus on innovation, quality, and accessibility. The combined entity will have a robust network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and specialized care centers, ensuring that patients receive top-tier medical care close to home. The combined health system will rank among the 15 largest nonprofit hospital groups in the United States by revenue.

Nashville partner Ken Marlow led the K&L Gates team for Lehigh Valley Health Network, with support from Pittsburgh partner Cordelia Glenn Grabiak, Nashville partners Wells Beckett and Kevin Page, Research Triangle Park partner Gabriel Scott, and Nashville associates Rachel Harris and Alexandra Lynn.

“The K&L Gates team is very appreciative of the opportunity to represent Lehigh Valley Health Network in this transformational transaction and to see the benefits that it will yield across its communities,” Marlow said. “We were successful in representing Lehigh Valley Health Network in this transaction thanks to the strong depth and breadth of knowledge across the K&L Gates platform, as well as our numerous experiences representing clients in significant health care combinations in Pennsylvania and other geographies.”

Annette White, chief administrative officer and legal officer for Lehigh Valley Health Network, stated: “The dedication of our outside legal team at K&L Gates was instrumental in the successful completion of this complex combination. Their strategic guidance and tireless work ensured that every detail was handled with precision, allowing us to achieve our goals seamlessly.”