Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
Band 1
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland is focused on private equity sponsors, credit funds and strategic corporate investors and covers all key financing products across the Asia-Pacific region, including Greater China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South East Asian countries.
Chambers Review
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"They have a very strong, versatile and sophisticated team. They are very competent and have deep knowledge and experience."
"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."
"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."
"They have a very strong, versatile and sophisticated team. They are very competent and have deep knowledge and experience."
"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."
Notable Practitioners
Jacqueline Zheng draws praise for her expertise in acquisition financing and structured financing deals, and continues to be backed by strong market endorsements. She is sought after by private equity sponsors and has a steady stream of high-profile clients.
"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 Chandrashekar possesses notable expertise in advising on acquisition finance and corporate finance. He frequently represents leading financial institutions and private equity houses on complex leveraged finance matters.
"Manas is a brilliant adviser and ticks all boxes one would want from counsel."
"Manas has been an excellent partner for many years and has consistently delivered high-quality work."
Karen Ho is recognised as an up-and-coming partner in the leveraged and acquisition finance space, gaining praise from clients and peers alike. She is frequently mandated by private equity houses and other institutional investors.
"Karen is very steady and knowledgeable and her drafting is robust."
"Karen Ho is one of the lawyers to watch."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis
China