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Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Infrastructure - UK-wide

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis have a strong understanding of the infrastructure market. The team know their client extremely well and bring valuable content.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis have a strong understanding of the market, good commercial awareness and a good breath of service.

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  • K&E have a combination of legal excellence and commercial acumen. They demonstrate an exceptional ability to deliver sophisticated legal solutions while maintaining a focus on strategic objectives.

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  • The team were very engaged, responsive, thoughtful and committed to delivering a great result.

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  • They are very proactive, really care about the deal and have excellent lawyers capable of managing complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Boswell
    James Boswell

    James Boswell

    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.

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    • James is very, very good.

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  • Sara Pickersgill
    Sara Pickersgill

    Sara Pickersgill

    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.

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

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

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    • 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.

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  • Toby Parkinson
    Toby Parkinson

    Toby Parkinson

    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.

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

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

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    • 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
    Sinead O'Shea

    Sinead O'Shea

    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.

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    • I rate Sinead highly, she is extraordinary.

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  • Jia Meng
    Jia Meng

    Jia Meng

    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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