Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis joins the rankings this year and is a favourite amongst notable multinational private equity firms. The team draws upon its expertise to assist with tax advice on high-value acquisitions, disposals, investments and refinancings. The law firm is well equipped to act on both domestic and international deals, with particular experience in the UK and US.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis acted for PAI Partners on the tax elements of a minority investment in the business by Dyal Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The tax team has a very high level of expertise in handling complex tax issues."
"I am quite satisfied with the relationship and very enthusiastic about the work the team has done. It is very flexible and open-minded in its reasoning, bringing out-of-the-box solutions."
"There is a human side at Kirkland & Ellis which is first and foremost, and the team knew how to create a relationship of trust straight away, alongside its technical expertise."
"Kirkland & Ellis is a firm that is efficient and super pleasant to work with. It provides concise and in-depth analysis of the subjects, which are always very complex in our group."
"In terms of analytical skills, the team has the ability to find and implement solutions. It is made up of systematic lawyers who are looking at all the possibilities."
"The tax team has a very high level of expertise in handling complex tax issues."
"I am quite satisfied with the relationship and very enthusiastic about the work the team has done. It is very flexible and open-minded in its reasoning, bringing out-of-the-box solutions."
"There is a human side at Kirkland & Ellis which is first and foremost, and the team knew how to create a relationship of trust straight away, alongside its technical expertise."
"Kirkland & Ellis is a firm that is efficient and super pleasant to work with. It provides concise and in-depth analysis of the subjects, which are always very complex in our group."
"In terms of analytical skills, the team has the ability to find and implement solutions. It is made up of systematic lawyers who are looking at all the possibilities."
Notable Practitioners
Nadine Gelli advises on the tax aspects of cross-border transactions, investments and restructurings. Her expertise is particularly sought after by a strong client base of private equity funds.
"Nadine Gelli is a highly sophisticated lawyer who provides outstanding client service."
"Nadine Gelli can explain things to you clearly and is very pedagogic. She was very clear all the time and took the time to go through all the different analysis she had performed."
"She led the case with a pragmatic approach and found paths to cross the grey zone. She has skills, good identification of the issues, a pragmatic approach to find a balanced solution and she reduces the risks."
"Nadine Gelli is an excellent professional. She delivers high-quality work in due time with a lot of efficiency. She has a high level of tax expertise and is able to handle complex issues, for which she suggests solutions."
"She never comes with issues, she always comes with solutions."