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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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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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Jacqueline Zheng
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Jacqueline Zheng
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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.

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

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

Manas Chandrashekar
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Manas Chandrashekar
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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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
Manas Chandrashekar
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Manas Chandrashekar
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Band 2
Karen Ho
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Karen Ho
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Up and Coming

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