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Kirkland & Ellis

Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Kirkland & Ellis

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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. 

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Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised J.P. Morgan Securities as exclusive financial advisor to the offeror, L'Occitane Groupe on the EUR1.7 billion privatisation and delisting of L'Occitane International from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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  • Their quality has been good and consistent, they are one of the very few firms that is capable of handling complex transactions.

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • The Kirkland & Ellis team is excellent. They are highly experienced and commercial. They are proactive and manage transactions very tightly to ensure all parties are clear on deliverables.

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  • Kirkland consistently demonstrates exceptional technical mastery in structuring cross-border financing solutions involving complex Chinese collateral packages.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jacqueline Zheng
    Jacqueline Zheng

    Jacqueline Zheng

    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 is very experienced dealing with international banks. With large bank groups, she can handle things very smoothly. I would say that she is technical but also provides good commercial insights.

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    • She can speak native Mandarin and English. She also understands PRC practice and cross-border issues very well.

      Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Jacqueline is trusted advisor who anticipates risks and delivers innovative solutions, which is the key to our most successful deals.

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  • Manas Chandrashekar
    Manas Chandrashekar

    Manas Chandrashekar

    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 knows the India market really well, has in-depth knowledge of precedents and can quickly find a solution to things. He has been very commercial.

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    • Manas is great to work with. He is a very strong lawyer who has a finely attuned commercial sense and understanding of what is required to get transactions over the line.

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    • He is knowledgeable, experienced and knows exactly what we are looking for in every transaction. His team is very responsive and their inputs are very helpful.

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  • Karen Ho
    Karen Ho

    Karen Ho

    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 technical and savvy. She is also commercially aware and very familiar with the market trends.

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    • She is one of the more versatile partners on the leveraged finance space who can transition seamlessly between different markets and products.

      Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Karen is always responsive and helpful, and can deliver practicable solutions.

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Ranked Individuals at Kirkland & Ellis (3)

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    Jacqueline Zheng

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    Manas Chandrashekar

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    Karen Ho

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