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Investment Funds: Real Estate - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A commanding force in the private equity space, Kirkland & Ellis handles an exceptional volume of high-profile formation work. Its funds group is well versed in raising for buyout funds, funds of funds real estate and infrastructure funds, as well as large secondary transactions. The firm represents a large number of the leading European asset managers and private equity sponsors. Its practice is complemented by tax and regulatory expertise at the firm. The department is also able to draw on the experience of a wide range of international teams to assist on cross-border matters for global clients. Kirkland & Ellis has enjoyed notable growth in its real estate funds capabilities in recent years.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Basalt Infrastructure Partners on the formation and fundraising for Basalt Infrastructure Partners IV.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis has unparalleled experience of the market.

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Their wealth of experience means they can provide invaluable market data in determining the best possible terms. The depth of the team is exceptional; they are able to cope with high volumes of work.

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Kirkland excel at complex transactions. They leverage their skills, expertise and experience in a proactive manner to achieve commercial solutions quickly.

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Their market knowledge and deep understanding of our objectives enables them to make valuable and nuanced contributions to projects. There is a sense of genuine partnership rather than pure execution.

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I appreciate their speed, pragmatic approach and strong expertise. They are a strong team that can handle complex assignments. Multiple last-minute requests are processed very quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Tadd
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Jonathan Tadd
3
Band 3

Jonathan Tadd advises GP-side clients on the formation, operation and closing out of both domestic and international real estate, infrastructure and real asset credit funds.

Jonathan Tadd is very skilled, very available, always around and very pleasant.

Jonathan Tadd and his team have been integral to our success.

Jonathan is active in this space. He is knowledgeable and very commercial.

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Paul Sampson
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Paul Sampson
4
Band 4

Paul Sampson represents fund sponsors on the structuring, formation and operation of a broad range of private investment funds across all major real asset sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, transportation and private credit.

Paul is always available and client-focused. He is very responsive.

Paul is very knowledgeable of the market, has developed a strong team and is eager to better understand our internal dynamics to adjust his service to our precise needs.

Paul Sampson is great. He's a very intelligent individual who is very hard-working and very responsive.

I have been very impressed with Paul's approach and service level.

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Jonathan Tadd
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Jonathan Tadd
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Paul Sampson
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Paul Sampson
4
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