UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Kirkland & Ellis has a strong practice experienced in acting on high-value transactions across a range of asset classes spanning data centres, hospitality and offices. It fields a team with expertise in all aspects of real estate finance such as mezzanine financing, acquisitions and debt facilities. The firm has an impressive roster of private equity clients and is well positioned to advise on cross-border matters.
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The firm represented GLP Capital Partners and its EIP I fund in connection with the refinancing secured against a portfolio of 67 logistics assets located in the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
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Kirkland & Ellis have the ability to meet deadlines, are fluent in the material and are very responsive. We really rate them in their ability to get complicated things done.
The team did an excellent job, bringing intensity and drive every day, and great availability of the partners. We really felt they were an extension of our deal team.
Their ability to manage complex financing transactions with precision and efficiency is a key strength. They're highly commercial in their approach, focusing on practical solutions that drive results.
The real estate finance team at Kirkland is truly fantastic. They are very clued up, can think commercially and are very committed.
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Jonathan Birks is highly regarded for his expertise in acting across an array of real estate financing issues. He has extensive experience acting for private equity and credit fund clients.
Jonathan is one the best real estate finance lawyers I have ever worked with. He is very client and solution-focused and always available.
Jonathan has a great legal mind but also thinks strategically, commercially and tactically. He brings a great deal of intensity and drive to the process. His contribution has been tremendous.
He has been at the forefront of the sponsor-side market for many years. He delivers focused commercial advice, provides creative solutions and gets deals executed swiftly and successfully.
Jonathan is an outstanding lawyer who manages to balance commercial awareness, pushing for the best structures and brilliant advice on complex situations.
He has great overall knowledge of the market and technical fluency. He is responsive and gives great service. Overall top notch.
Kazik Michalski is noted for his handling of complex real estate financing transactions, particularly when acting for major sponsor clients. He regularly manages cross-border matters for large private equity funds.
He is exceptional in every aspect of his work. His level of sophistication is evident in the way he handles complex transactions, where his commercial awareness is particularly impressive.
Kazik is always ready to progress the transaction and bring matters to a swift and positive conclusion. He is calm and positive at all times, even when under pressure.
He is super technical, creative and very commercial. He doesn't get stuck in the weeds. He can translate technical jargon to us in commercial aspects, particularly in challenging deals.
Kazik is great to work with. He provides top-level advice and has a strong commercial awareness.
Kazik is a safe pair of hands. He clearly knows this market, is a cool customer under pressure and is a pleasure to deal with.
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