Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
What the team is known for
Kirkland & Ellis is a global leader in fund formation with market-leading practices in key financial centres, including London, New York and Hong Kong. The law firm offers:
• Expertise in mega-value funds for prime sponsor clients and extensive experience across a range of asset classes and industry sectors.
• A top-tier secondary market practice and representation of major institutional investors, including family offices, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
• Considerable experience handling SEC issues and strength in related areas, particularly in tax and wider regulatory matters.
Strengths
"Kirkland's team is incredibly responsive."
"As transactions become ever more complicated, we have found Kirkland & Ellis is able to front subject matter experts and, just as importantly, ensure those specialists work effectively together to provide excellent holistic advice."
Notable practitioners
New York-based John O'Neil, London-based Richard Watkins and Hong Kong-based Justin Dolling are key contacts at the firm.
