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Kirkland & Ellis

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Real Estate - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is notable for its real estate-related work for private equity groups. It demonstrates substantial strengths in joint venture formation and single-asset and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions. The firm is also noted for its expertise in complex debt restructurings and workouts. It regularly handles complex transactions on behalf of REITs.
Notable practitioners

Jonathan Schechter in the New York office is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • The lawyers we work with are top-notch. They are able to work through complicated issues and provide us with sound, digestible advice.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Kirkland & Ellis instills confidence when involved in complicated transactions.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Kirkland & Ellis is my go-to law firm for complex transactions given the depth of expertise that they have across multiple disciplines, jurisdictions and structures.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

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

    Real Estate respondentUSA

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