Real Estate Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7469 2000Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis has a strong practice experienced in acting on high-value transactions across a range of asset classes spanning data centres, hospitality and retail. It fields a team with expertise in all aspects of real estate finance such as mezzanine financing, acquisitions and debt facilities. The firm has an impressive roster of private equity clients. It is well-positioned to advise on cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised Apollo Global Management on the financing of the private to public transaction of The Restaurant Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland & Ellis is able to anticipate requirements and deliver results efficiently."
"The team's depth of knowledge, combined with a proactive and detail-oriented approach, ensures that even the most challenging aspects are handled with the utmost competence."
"Kirkland lawyers are exceptionally commercial and able to disseminate complex matters effectively."
"Kirkland & Ellis is able to anticipate requirements and deliver results efficiently."
"The team's depth of knowledge, combined with a proactive and detail-oriented approach, ensures that even the most challenging aspects are handled with the utmost competence."
"Kirkland lawyers are exceptionally commercial and able to disseminate complex matters effectively."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Birks is recognised for his expertise in acting across an array of real estate financing issues. He has extensive experience acting for private equity and credit fund clients.
"Jonathan has great communication skills but most importantly, he has a good commercial understanding."
"Jonathan is able to drive complex financing documentation with an eye on commercial points and sensitivities to get deals done."
"Jonathan is creative, commercial and a trusted advisor to the most dynamic borrowers in the market."
Kazik Michalski is noted for his handling of complex real estate financing transactions. He regularly manages cross-border matters for large private equity funds.
"Kazik is an exceptional lawyer possessing an extraordinary commercial understanding and awareness."
"I have always been extremely impressed by Kazik's knowledge, skills and general level of service."
"Kazik Michalski is vastly experienced and talented."