Kirkland & Ellis, Banking & Finance

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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a uniquely positioned New York banking and finance group that is able to draw on nationwide and global strength in fund-related financings. Acts on both single-lender and syndicated transactions for both private equity sponsors and lenders. Well-known for its offerings on high-yield, mezzanine and bridge financing transactions. Further capable of middle-market work in addition to its large-cap and investment grade work.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland & Ellis advised Blackstone Group-backed Alight Solutions on the $2.5 billion refinancing of its senior secured credit facilities.

Strengths

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"The team provides great client service and are very responsive."

Banking & Finance respondent
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"The firm contains great lawyers."

Banking & Finance respondent
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"The team provides great client service and are very responsive."

Banking & Finance respondent
USA

"The firm contains great lawyers."

Banking & Finance respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jay M Ptashek

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Jay Ptashek regularly handles large leveraged and syndicated financings. He has an enviable client roster of leading private equity funds.

"He's a super lawyer to advocate for clients and he knows the market."

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Ashley Gregory

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Ashley Gregory is sought after by clients for her strong buyout finance practice, boasting significant experience within debt finance.

"She is excellent, really knows the market and is extremely commercial."

"She's an excellent lawyer who represents her clients very well."

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Jason Kanner

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Jason Kanner attracts recognition for his expertise in borrower-side debt finance, including secured lending.

"He does a very strong job for his clients."

"An excellent lawyer who is a pleasure to deal with."

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Melissa Hutson

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Melissa Hutson is particularly well-known for her work with private equity funds investing in the energy sector.

"She's a very sharp and collaborative partner and is really skilled at getting transactions done in a smooth and seamless way."

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Judson Oswald

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Judson Oswald is noted for his expert representation of private equity funds and their portfolio companies. He is most frequently consulted by buyout funds seeking financing for company acquisitions.

"He's excellent. He always finds a way to get a commercial result."

"He is incredibly easy to work with."

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