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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

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • 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

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They have a very strong, versatile and sophisticated team. They are very competent and have deep knowledge and experience.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Notable Practitioners

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Jacqueline Zheng
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Jacqueline Zheng
2
Band 2

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.

Jacqueline is a great lawyer; she cares about clients, is familiar with market trends and is great to work with.

She understands our deal structure and commercial needs very well and gives useful legal advice in a timely manner.

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Manas Chandrashekar
3
Manas Chandrashekar
3
Band 3

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.

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Karen Ho
U
Karen Ho
U
Up and Coming

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.

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Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)
Jacqueline Zheng
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Jacqueline Zheng
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Band 2
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Manas Chandrashekar
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Manas Chandrashekar
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Band 3
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Karen Ho
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Karen Ho
U
Up and Coming
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