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Kirkland & Ellis

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is known for representing large corporate and private equity clients in the capital markets aspects of various mergers and acquisitions. The team has experience of a range of debt and equity offerings in this space.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis led the USD24.25 billion underwritten concurrent public offerings by The Boeing Company.

Strengths

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  • The Kirkland team coordinates well together within the firm. The legal advice is top notch, there is nothing they have not seen.

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  • They are incredibly responsive and can turn on a dime.

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  • The talent of Kirkland's lawyers is extraordinary. They have true expertise and above all else, their ability to deliver is really unmatched.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert M Hayward
    Robert M Hayward

    Robert M Hayward

    Robert Hayward is well known for his representation of corporate clients in a range of equity transactions. He has experience in handling IPOs and even debt issuances in his wide ranging practice.

    • Robert is the best of the best.

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    • Bob is one of the best in his field. We rely on him for the most complex matters.

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  • Robert Goedert
    Robert Goedert

    Robert Goedert

    Robert Goedert draws praise for his handling of equity matters arising out of complex M&A transactions.

    • Robert is very practical and well-informed.

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    • Bob is a rising star in capital markets.

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    • He spends more time thinking about our business than his own.

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  • Michael Keeley
    Michael Keeley

    Michael Keeley

    Michael Keeley is a noted partner in the Kirkland team with experience guiding clients through equity transactions.

    • Michael went above and beyond. He was nothing but a joy, extremely bright and a solution provider.

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    • Michael is reliable and responsive.

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