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Kirkland & Ellis

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Banking & Finance - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis stands out for its high-level expertise in advising private equity funds on debt and acquisition financings. It is highly active in representing alternative investors. The firm has a go-to debt financing group acting for borrowers and lenders, while also offering experience of restructuring matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • The Kirkland & Ellis team represented Stonepeak in a comprehensive liability management exercise and refinancing transaction that is valued at $5.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • The Kirkland & Ellis team provides best-in-class service.

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  • The team at Kirkland & Ellis is available whenever you need them.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has a great team, a deep bench and every transaction feels incredibly well-resourced.

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  • The team at Kirkland & Ellis are the best of the best. They are extremely hard-working, top practitioners, smart and impactful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian Ford
    Brian Ford

    Brian Ford

    Brian Ford is a respected figure in the California market who is noted for his expertise in debt and acquisition financings.

    • Brian has an incredible awareness of the market, is very efficient, and thoughtful and proactive.

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  • Fred N Lim
    Fred N Lim

    Fred N Lim

    Fred Lim's client roster includes notable private equity sponsors, whom he typically acts for on leveraged financings.

    • Fred is fantastic debt counsel.

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  • Sonali Shah Jindal
    Sonali Shah Jindal

    Sonali Shah Jindal

    Sonali Shah Jindal regularly acts for noteworthy private equity clients on a host of corporate financings.
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  • Austin Glassman
    Austin Glassman

    Austin Glassman

    Los Angeles-based Austin Glassman is praised for his ability to assist with acquisition financings for investment firms.

    • Austin is creative, responsive and detail-oriented.

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  • Nisha Kanchanapoomi
    Nisha Kanchanapoomi

    Nisha Kanchanapoomi

    Nisha Kanchanapoomi is recognized for her role on significant financing transactions.

    • Nisha is an absolute client service star. She is always available and pushing to close the deal.

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