Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is a go-to firm for leveraged and acquisition finance, regularly acting for sponsors as well as corporate borrower clients. It is known for handling complex distressed finance matters with refinancing aspects, including debt restructuring and recapitalisation. The law firm capitalises on its rich history of acting in the private equity space worldwide, and its resources are strengthened by its expertise in London and the USA on cross-border financing.
Strengths
They have a very strong, versatile and sophisticated team. They are very competent and have deep knowledge and experience.
Kirkland is excellent. The team coordinates with internal experts and external local counsel to handle complex work. The team also understands our commercial needs thoroughly.
I think the K&E team have a good understanding of all the complex issues around structuring. They are also always trying to find solutions, which is a great value-add.
Work Highlights
Kirkland & Ellis represented a consortium led by Bain Capital on the partially debt-financed take-private acquisition of Chindata Group Holdings for USD3.16 billion.
Notable practitioners
She understands our deal structure and commercial needs very well and gives useful legal advice in a timely manner.
Jacqueline is a great lawyer; she cares about clients, is familiar with market trends and is great to work with.
Manas has been an excellent partner for many years and has consistently delivered high-quality work.
Manas is a brilliant adviser and ticks all boxes one would want from counsel.
Karen Ho is one of the lawyers to watch.
Karen is very steady and knowledgeable and her drafting is robust.