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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. It acts on both single-lender and syndicated transactions for both private equity sponsors and lenders. The team is well-known for its offerings on high-yield, mezzanine and bridge financing transactions. It is capable of middle-market work in addition to its large-cap and investment grade work.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis advised private equity firm Advent International on the financing for its $6.3 billion acquisition of Canada-based global payments processor Nuvei Corporation.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis has a top notch senior partner team with a deep bench of support that works seamlessly together.

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They are a first call for complex financing and liability management transactions.

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They are just relentless and super smart. Nothing gets by them. They have great commercial instincts.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jay M Ptashek
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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 is whip smart and a really forceful negotiator. Clients really respond to him.

Jay is a real thought leader. He's a very commercially-oriented lawyer who helps us get to better decisions.

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Jason Kanner
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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's got a great bedside manner with clients.

He has vast experience, he's knowledgeable, really responsive and very commercial.

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Melissa Hutson
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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 has a cool head in difficult situations and does a great job of getting people on the same page.

What really sets her apart is the ability to think both strategically and tactically in highly complex situations.

She's a one-stop shop and that makes her one of a kind. If I have to go into a really complicated situation, I feel lucky to have her in our corner because I know we're going to get the best advice.

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Ashley Gregory
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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 makes the financing process seamless.

She always knows what market expectations are and knows where to push the envelope. A great negotiator.

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Judson Oswald
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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 has the pulse of the market, knows where we can push and where we can't, and his responsiveness to the needs of the client is incredible.

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Adam Shapiro
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Adam Shapiro
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Adam Shapiro regular represents private equity firms in debt financing transactions. He has notable experience in the healthcare, technology and entertainment sectors.

He's an excellent lawyer.

He's a good practitioner and well regarded.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Jay M Ptashek
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Jay M Ptashek
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Jason Kanner
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Jason Kanner
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Melissa Hutson
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Melissa Hutson
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Ashley Gregory
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Ashley Gregory
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Judson Oswald
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Judson Oswald
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Adam Shapiro
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Adam Shapiro
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