Kirkland & Ellis, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

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Real Estate - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis offers deep expertise in an extensive array of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. The firm is notable for its impressive experience representing clients in financing transactions, such as REIT formations and complex debt restructuring. The team's experience covers office, retail, multifamily and community living assets. The team is particularly proficient in real estate matters arising out of bankruptcies.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland represented Blue Owl on data center transactions, including a $15 billion joint venture with Crusoe Energy Systems for the development of a 1.2 GW AI data center.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis have the ability to be very commercial, are highly responsive and they bring a high degree of sophistication.

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Kirkland & Ellis instills confidence when involved in complicated transactions.

Real Estate respondent
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Kirkland & Ellis have the ability to be very commercial, are highly responsive and they bring a high degree of sophistication.

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Kirkland & Ellis instills confidence when involved in complicated transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew D Small

Band 1

Andrew Small represents asset managers in raising equity capital, acquisitions and joint venture formation, among other areas. His sophisticated practice also covers the burgeoning niche of data center-related real estate transactions.

He has a broad knowledge base and handles complex situations well.

Andy Small is exceptional, sophisticated and knowledgeable, he always provides sound advice.

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Rachel S Brown

Band 1

Rachel Brown's practice focuses on finance, joint venture formation, acquisitions, dispositions and development. Her clients include developers and asset managers.

Rachel is exceptional, her advice, speed and efficiency are combined best-in-class.

Rachel is my go-to attorney for the most complex real estate finance transactions.

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David Rosenberg

Band 2

David Rosenberg is a notable real estate partner who is best known for his commercial and financing work. He is also active on data center transactions.

David Rosenberg is Incredibly savvy in every respect of the business.

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Joshua Hanna

Band 2

Joshua Hanna advises clients on an impressive range of real estate investments and joint ventures, and is also noted for his tax expertise.

Josh is calm in tough negotiations and provides a steady and experienced hand when guiding through complex transactions.

Josh Hanna is an incredibly well-tempered, commercial, sophisticated lawyer, particularly for joint venture work.

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Kimberly L McGrath

Up and Coming

Kimberly McGrath specializes in commercial transactions for various development projects, including industrial properties and data centers. She frequently represents clients in acquisitions and financing matters.

Kimberly McGrath is responsive, commercially savvy and has the ability to work out the market.

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