Department profile
Kirkland & Ellis

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide

Share profile

Kirkland & Ellis

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis fields an exceptional team that oversees a large number of bond restructurings and high-yield debt matters. Working throughout the US and Europe, the firm acts for private equity sponsors, issuer clients and global investment banks. Notably, the offering has further expertise in liability management exercises.
View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Kirkland represented Brookfield and Befimmo Group on the issuance by Alexandrite Monnet UK Holdco plc of EUR350 million 10.5% senior secured notes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Kirkland & Ellis have a high level of knowledge, speed of execution and provide you with access to teams with a strong breadth of expertise.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

  • Kirkland & Ellis are highly experienced in high yield debt capital markets as well sponsor leveraged finance. The team offer a wide range of product expertise in complex M&A situations.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

  • Kirkland & Ellis have a very fast response time.

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Cedric Van den Borren
    Cedric Van den Borren

    Cedric Van den Borren

    Cedric Van den Borren is recognised for his work advising corporate issuers on high-yield transactions. He stands out for his work with European clients and is able to advise them on US securities law.

    • Cedric Van den Borren is extremely responsive and pragmatic.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

    • Cedric has a long established track record of providing expert service and advice.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
    View profile
  • Marwa Elborai
    Marwa Elborai

    Marwa Elborai

    Marwa Elborai advises European issuers on Green Bonds, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings. She enjoys a strong reputation for high-yield work in the context of leveraged financings.

    • Marwa os a great leader and was absolutely key to the overall process.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK

    • In the most challenging circumstances she is able to consistently deliver crisp and definitive advice.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
    View profile
  • Tim Volkheimer
    Tim Volkheimer

    Tim Volkheimer

    Tim Volkheimer is recognized for his work advising on senior secured note issuances, particularly in the context of private equity backed transactions.

    • Tim is always looking for a solution.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
    View profile
  • Antoine Lebienvenu
    Antoine Lebienvenu

    Antoine Lebienvenu

    Antoine Lebienvenu capably acts for issuers and sponsors on an array of high-yield debt offerings.

    • Antoine is a talented lawyer. He's responsive, calm and unflappable.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Kirkland & Ellis (4)

UK-wide

Kirkland & Ellis has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership