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Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland's Debt Finance practice includes the representation of both borrowers and lenders in a wide variety of transactions. Kirkland finance lawyers are generally also active in the Firm's Private Equity practice, as well as its Capital Markets and Restructuring practices, representing equity investors, buyout sponsors and borrowers, among others. The multi-disciplinary approach of our Debt Finance practice utilizes Kirkland's broad experience in a number of various disciplines when advising on complex financing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and restructuring.

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Banking & Finance - Germany

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis offers a solid banking practice with a strong reputation for its international work, and frequently represents US or UK investment firms. The law firm is best known for its strength in restructuring and refinancing, but is also noted for its advice on acquisition finance matters. Offering services to a broad clientele, the team also closely cooperates with its reputed M&A department, particularly on projects that concern several jurisdictions.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist
Kirkland & Ellis verfügt über eine solide Bankrechtspraxis mit einem hervorragenden Ruf für seine internationale Tätigkeit und vertritt regelmäßig US-amerikanische und britische Investmentfirmen. Die Kanzlei ist insbesondere für ihre Expertise in den Bereichen Restrukturierung und Refinanzierung bekannt, genießt aber auch einen guten Ruf für ihre Beratung zu Akquisitionsfinanzierungen. Das Team betreut ein breites Mandantenspektrum und arbeitet eng mit seiner renommierten M&A-Abteilung zusammen, insbesondere bei Projekten mit internationalem Bezug.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised KKR on a EUR1.6 billion interim facility agreement for a voluntary public takeover.

  • Kirkland & Ellis beriet KKR bei einer Vereinbarung über eine Zwischenfinanzierung in Höhe von 1,6 Mrd. EUR für eine freiwillige öffentliche Übernahme.

Strengths

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  • The law firm offers highly specialised knowledge.

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  • The Kirkland & Ellis team is experienced and sees a lot of different cases. It is savvy in its analyses and very hard-working.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis' lawyers are service-oriented, commercial and strong negotiators.

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  • The lawyers are very aware of the market today and how to protect lenders against risks.

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  • Die Anwaltskanzlei bietet hochspezialisiertes Fachwissen.
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  • Das Team von Kirkland & Ellis ist erfahren und bearbeitet viele verschiedene Fälle. Es analysiert Fälle kompetent und arbeitet sehr engagiert.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wolfgang Nardi
    Wolfgang Nardi

    Wolfgang Nardi

    Wolfgang Nardi is regularly involved in a variety of banking and finance mandates, ranging from takeover finance and financial restructurings to bridge facilities and growth financings.

    Wolfgang Nardi ist regelmäßig in eine Vielzahl von Bank- und Finanzmandaten involviert, die von Übernahmefinanzierungen und finanziellen Restrukturierungen bis hin zu Überbrückungsfinanzierungen und Wachstumsfinanzierungen reichen.

    • Wolfgang Nardi is a highly experienced lawyer with strong negotiation skills.

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    • Wolfgang Nardi ist ein sehr erfahrener Anwalt mit ausgeprägten Verhandlungsfähigkeiten.
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