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Jacqueline Zheng

Global 2026

Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

China

4 years ranked

About

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Jacqueline Zheng is the co-head of the Asia debt finance practice of Kirkland & Ellis. Jacqueline has over 15 years of experience in advising private equity sponsors, strategic investors and credit funds on complex cross-border acquisition financing, back leverage, margin loans, structured financing, direct lending and special situations transactions across the Asia Pacific region. Jacqueline has been named a “Leading Individual” in Banking & Finance by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020–2025. She has been recognized by Chambers Greater China and Chambers Global in 2023 and 2024 as a “Leading Lawyer” in Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, and by IFLR1000 as a “Highly Regarded” and “Women Leaders” in Leveraged Finance in 2024 and Banking in 2023. She was also named as “Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year” by 2022 Euromoney APAC Women in Business Law Awards.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jacqueline Zheng draws praise for her expertise in acquisition financing and structured financing deals, and continues to be backed by strong market endorsements. She is sought after by private equity sponsors and has a steady stream of high-profile clients.

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Strengths

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She can speak native Mandarin and English. She also understands PRC practice and cross-border issues very well.
Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
She is very experienced dealing with international banks. With large bank groups, she can handle things very smoothly. I would say that she is technical but also provides good commercial insights.
Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Jacqueline is trusted advisor who anticipates risks and delivers innovative solutions, which is the key to our most successful deals.
Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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