LAWYER PROFILE

Sean Lacey

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Firms)

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Sean is a partner in the restructuring group based in our London office. Sean represents investment funds, financial sponsors, financial institutions and corporate borrowers in connection with transactions across the credit spectrum, in particular, cross-border and domestic financial restructurings, special situations investments, credit-led opportunities, event-driven financings, and specialized lending transactions

Career

2017 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2003 - 2017 Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP; Lehman Brothers 2007-2008

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sean Lacey is a distinguished practitioner known for his advice on complex and cross-border restructurings and special situations. His client base consists of sponsors and borrowers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sean is extremely detailed and a thorough technician.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sean is on top of his game in terms of restructuring. He would be my go-to person and is one of the best restructuring lawyers. He really works hard and is determined to get the right outcome.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sean's reputation precedes him. Whenever he is in your corner, you expect results and he delivers every time.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sean is one of the most effective restructuring lawyers in the market.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Sean is fantastic. Genuinely the best restructuring lawyer in the market at the moment.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession