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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.

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

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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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