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Kirkland & Ellis

Private Equity: Secondaries

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Kirkland & Ellis

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Private Equity: Secondaries - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis' outstanding pedigree in secondaries transactions sees it regularly act for an enviable array of household-name funds in their most complex liquidity transactions. Its attorneys offer a wealth of expertise across continuation fund work, portfolio sales, fund restructuring and recapitalization matters and sponsor investment work, alongside additional resource in its tax and regulatory groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Accel-KKR on a $1.2 billion single-asset continuation vehicle for its stake in iSolved.

Strengths

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  • The entire Kirkland team is A+.

    Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUSA
  • Kirkland is by far the leader in the industry. Their expertise is unparalleled.

    Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUSA
  • Kirkland are the market leader in the secondaries market, and they can appropriately use that knowledge to help advise on how to handle various terms and key situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mark Boyagi
    Band 1Mark Boyagi

    Mark Boyagi

    Mark Boyagi is a talented attorney who is recognized for his excellent advice on continuation funds. He assists high-profile clients in complex transactions.

    • Mark is one of the best there is.

      Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUSA
    • Mark is the best leader of a law team that I have ever worked with.

      Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUSA
  • Band 1Sean J Hill
    Band 1Sean J Hill

    Sean J Hill

    Sean Hill is widely considered to be a talented practitioner covering secondaries transactions. He is well-versed at advising across a range of transactions.

    • Sean is excellent. He is a clear pioneer.

      Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUSA
  • Band 3Andrew Gershon
    Band 3Andrew Gershon

    Andrew Gershon

    Andrew Gershon is noted for his exceptional fund-side practice, and for his high-quality advice in investment, restructuring and recapitalization matters.

    • Andrew is fantastic.

      Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUSA

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