LAWYER PROFILE

Jonathan Birks

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Finance

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Jonathan is a partner in the debt finance practice in London. His practice focuses on complex domestic and cross border real estate finance transactions for private equity and credit fund clients. Jonathan advises across the full spectrum of real estate finance matters, from loan origination and syndication, to restructuring and distressed investing.

Career

2017 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2003-2017 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Finance - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Birks is highly regarded for his expertise in acting across an array of real estate financing issues. He has extensive experience acting for private equity and credit fund clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jonathan is one the best real estate finance lawyers I have ever worked with. He is very client and solution-focused and always available.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jonathan has a great legal mind but also thinks strategically, commercially and tactically. He brings a great deal of intensity and drive to the process. His contribution has been tremendous.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has been at the forefront of the sponsor-side market for many years. He delivers focused commercial advice, provides creative solutions and gets deals executed swiftly and successfully.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jonathan is an outstanding lawyer who manages to balance commercial awareness, pushing for the best structures and brilliant advice on complex situations.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He has great overall knowledge of the market and technical fluency. He is responsive and gives great service. Overall top notch.
Real Estate FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession