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Banking & Finance - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is renowned for its representation of borrower-side clients, with a solid reputation for advising lenders on all manner of significant financing and restructuring matters. The firm draws upon the strength of its private equity and capital markets practices to further inform its representation of private equity sponsors, funds and portfolio companies. The team has strong capabilities in both large-cap and lower- or mid-market matters, and is particularly noted for its work in the restructuring of debt financing.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Advent International GP, LLC on the financing for its $6 billion amend and extend transaction.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis inhabits the intersection of talent, intelligence and experience.

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Kirkland & Ellis offers a solutions-oriented approach. The attorneys have a broad perspective on the market given the number of transactions they have worked on.

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The firm has top lawyers in a wide variety of fields.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn Hirsch is respected for her legal representation of clients on a range of significant financing transactions. She often advises private equity firms on cross-border transactions.

Jocelyn Hirsch continues to be seen as an expert in her field.

Jocelyn Hirsch has expanded her knowledge base to be cutting edge. She is able to think about very novel and complex products and work through issues and negotiate in a very expert way.

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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney garners recognition for her work for private equity clients. She often advises on significant transactions and has experience in mezzanine debt work.

Michelle Kilkenney is always great to work with. She is very responsive and practical in her advice.

Michelle Kilkenney is one of the lead borrower lawyers in the market.

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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon is recognized for her abilities in financing matters; she often advises private equity clients.

Maureen Dixon understands how to get to the answer very quickly. She is very responsive and very specific.

Maureen Dixon is incredible.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis

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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon
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