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Kirkland & Ellis

Impact Investing

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Impact Investing - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is a go-to for a wide array of investors. The firm houses a strong fund formation team that is well-regarded throughout the impact space. The firm frequently advise clients on matters related to climate funds. The group also provides counsel on mergers and acquisitions and other transactional issues.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Impact Capital Managers, a network of leading private capital fund managers, to provide advice on regulatory developments relevant to impact investing and to enhance ICM member understanding of how impact investment strategies could be implemented in portfolio companies.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis is a big player in the impact space.

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  • Kirkland's depth of bench and international experience is invaluable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexandra Farmer
    Alexandra Farmer

    Alexandra Farmer

    Alexandra Farmer heads the ESG and impact practice. She provides deft representation to private equity firms, sponsors, corporations and lenders on fund formation and other transactional matters in the impact space.

    • Alex is a true thought leader in this space.

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    • Alex Farmer is business-minded, knows the space very well and gives practical, actionable guidance that can easily be implemented.

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  • Mackenzie Drutowski
    Mackenzie Drutowski

    Mackenzie Drutowski

    Mackenzie Drutowski has a thriving practice in the impact space. She is routinely called upon by private equity firms and public and private and public companies on impact-driven fund formation and M&A matters. She is particularly active in the energy space.

    • Mackenzie is a very helpful and good communicator.

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    • Mackenzie is incredibly strong when it comes to providing the highest level of client service.

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    • Mackenzie is lovely to work with.

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    • Mackenzie's work is of the highest quality and she has an amazing ability to meet client deadlines, while focusing on key issues and proposing sophisticated solutions.

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