Kirkland & Ellis, Banking & Finance | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis

With more than 120 global attorneys practicing in the Debt Finance area, Kirkland's Debt Finance practice includes the representation of both borrowers and lenders in a wide variety of transactions. Kirkland finance lawyers are generally also active in the Firm's Private Equity practice, as well as its Capital Markets and Restructuring practices, representing equity investors, buyout sponsors and borrowers, among others. The multi-disciplinary approach of our Debt Finance practice utilizes Kirkland's broad experience in a number of various disciplines when advising on complex financing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and restructuring.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a highly regarded debt finance practice, acting for both borrowers and lenders. Well equipped to handle high-yield offerings and mezzanine and bridge financing transactions. Particularly highly regarded for its syndicated finance work on behalf of private equity funds and continues to excel in restructuring matters. Advises on transactions involving companies across a wide range of industries including energy, technology and telecommunications. Banking capabilities synchronize seamlessly with firm's capital markets, real estate and M&A practices. Adds in the middle-market strength to its capabilities in the large-cap and investment grade markets.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland advised private equity firm Advent International on the financing for its $6.3 billion acquisition of Canada-based global payments processor Nuvei Corporation.

Strengths

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They are thoughtful, clear communicators who do a great job of translating complex concepts and making client's lives easier.