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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is a burgeoning force in the Houston market with a focus on capital markets work in the energy sphere. Active on behalf of private equity firms, underwriters and sponsored companies in a variety of transactions, including IPOs and direct investments. Expertise in bankruptcy makes it a strong choice for clients seeking capital markets advice relating to financial distress.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised Talen Energy Corporation in its initial listing on the NASDAQ global select market. 

Notable Practitioners

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Julian J. Seiguer
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Julian J. Seiguer
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Band 1

Julian Seiguer is particularly experienced in the energy industry and regularly advises on sector-related equity offerings, including IPOs. He also comes recommended for his knowledge of debt issuances including high-yield debt work.

Julian is extremely smart.

Matthew Pacey
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Matthew Pacey
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Band 1

Matthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions. He is also known for his work in high-yield debt transactions.

He is our primary guy for capital markets and did a really good job of guiding us through untested waters.

Matthew is commercial and a really good guy to work with.

Sean T Wheeler
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Sean T Wheeler
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Band 2
Sean Wheeler is regularly sought out to handle major IPOs, follow-on equity offerings and debt transactions on behalf of issuers and investment banks. He is particularly experienced at advising on securities connected with the energy industry.

Sean is a fantastic lawyer in the space and has a view of the whole market so he can advise his clients in a well-rounded way.

Debbie Yee
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Debbie Yee
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Band 4

Debbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions, and she particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.

She has been super-helpful and has taken time to respond to cold calls.

Jennifer Wu
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Jennifer Wu
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Up and Coming

Jennifer Wu is an up-and-coming partner in the Kirkland capital markets team. She has experience handling high-yield debt matters.

Michael Rigdon
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Michael Rigdon
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Up and Coming
Michael Rigdon is an up-and-coming partner based in Houston. He has notable experience advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.

Michael is a rising star at Kirkland.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

Matthew Pacey
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Matthew Pacey
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Band 1
Julian J. Seiguer
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Julian J. Seiguer
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Band 2
Sean T Wheeler
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Sean T Wheeler
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Band 2
Debbie Yee
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Debbie Yee
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Band 4
Jennifer Wu
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Jennifer Wu
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Up and Coming
Michael Rigdon
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Michael Rigdon
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt

Julian J. Seiguer
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Julian J. Seiguer
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Band 1
Matthew Pacey
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Matthew Pacey
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Band 1