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Infrastructure - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis combines its acclaimed sponsor-side finance capabilities with a strong bench of infrastructure specialists. The team has significant expertise advising on the acquisition and disposal of energy, transport and telecom assets.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland advised KKR on its EUR21.7 billion acquisition of Telecom Italia’s fixed-line network.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Boswell
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James Boswell
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Band 1

James Boswell has a highly regarded and broad practice encompassing the financing and refinancing of various infrastructure assets, including in renewable energy markets. He regularly advises on both domestic and European matters.

James Boswell is the best infrastructure finance market lawyer in London.

James is very, very good.

Sara Pickersgill
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Sara Pickersgill
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Sara Pickersgill possesses significant expertise in advising an array of clients on high-value M&A transactions. She primarily assists with acquisitions and disposals in the energy and utilities sectors.

Sara Pickersgill is an excellent lawyer who is very easy to work with.

Sara is an exceptional lawyer - incredibly responsive and hard working, and she delivers clear and concise advice.

Sara is calm, considered and responsive. She takes stress away from her clients.

Sara is an excellent lawyer and one of the leading infrastructure M&A lawyers in the market. She is commercial and very user friendly. She is responsive, technical and a pleasure to work with.

Toby Parkinson
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Toby Parkinson
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Band 2

Toby Parkinson advises clients on M&A transactions involving infrastructure across Europe and the UK. He possesses experience in acquisitions and disposals involving a range of assets, including energy and rail developments.

Toby is an excellent lawyer and one of the leading infrastructure M&A lawyers in the market.

He is a commercial lawyer who is a great partner to have by your side in complex and fast-paced M&A transactions.

Toby stands out through a rare combination of deep legal expertise, sound commercial judgement, and an unwavering commitment to client service.

Toby is an excellent lawyer. He understands his client's needs and the underlying commercial issues very easily.

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Sinead O'Shea
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Band 3

Sinead O'Shea is a highly regarded debt finance partner who focuses her practice on infrastructure projects. Sinead is particularly active in the energy and utility sectors.

Sinead is experienced across variety of products and can think holistically across sectors.

I rate Sinead highly, she is extraordinary.

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Jia Meng
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Up and Coming

Jia Meng regularly advises on high-value acquisitions and debt financings. He is well versed in matters with cross border elements.

Jia is a rising star.

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Infrastructure

James Boswell
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James Boswell
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Band 1
Sara Pickersgill
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Sara Pickersgill
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Band 1
Toby Parkinson
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Toby Parkinson
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Band 2
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Sinead O'Shea
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Band 3
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Jia Meng
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Up and Coming