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Banking & Finance - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is renowned for its representation of borrower-side clients, with a solid reputation for advising lenders on all manner of significant financing and restructuring matters. The firm draws upon the strength of its private equity and capital markets practices to further inform its representation of private equity sponsors, funds and portfolio companies. The team has strong capabilities in both large-cap and lower- or mid-market matters, and is particularly noted for its work in the restructuring of debt financing.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, on the financing of its near-$972 million credit facility.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis operates at the absolute highest level.

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The firm is very responsive, thoughtful and proactive.

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Kirkland & Ellis has a large number of knowledgeable team members.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney garners recognition for her work for private equity clients. She often advises on significant transactions and has experience in mezzanine debt work.

She has particularly strong abilities – I am always impressed by her.

Michelle Kilkenney is masterful at driving good negotiations and good terms.

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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn Hirsch frequently acts on financing matters. She often advises private equity firms on cross-border transactions.

Jocelyn Hirsch is the most knowledgeable person I've ever come across in this space.

Jocelyn is really good.

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Louis Hernandez
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Louis Hernandez
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Louis Hernandez is particularly active in acquisition financing mandates. His work also includes the restructuring of credit facilities.

Louis Hernandez has so much experience and has seen so much.

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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon is recognized for her abilities in financing matters; she often advises private equity clients.

Maureen Dixon is a really strong lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Michelle Kilkenney
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Jocelyn A Hirsch
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Louis Hernandez
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Louis Hernandez
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Maureen Dixon
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Maureen Dixon
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