Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
USA Guide 2024 : California
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis has an esteemed California offering in the capital markets space, bolstered by an immense skill set in private equity deals. Recognized for its skillful representation of both issuers and investment banks in major transactions. Especially noted for its ability to advise on capital markets transactions for companies in financial distress. Attorneys at the firm regularly advise on investment grade and high-yield debt transactions, as well as IPOs and follow-on offerings.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis counseled Ares Management's second SPAC, Ares Acquisition Corporation II, on an upsized $500 million IPO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Kirkland team provides high responsiveness, as well as thoughtful and accurate advice."
"The Kirkland team provides high responsiveness, as well as thoughtful and accurate advice."
Notable Practitioners
Monica Shilling is noted for her expertise in capital markets law. Her experience includes handling major IPOs, follow-on offerings and investment-grade debt transactions.
"Monica Shilling is fantastic. She is very intelligent and commercially practical."
Pippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.
"Pippa is the prime outside counsel. She gives clients the right tools to make decisions."
"She is a fantastic capital markets lawyer."