Infrastructure
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Kirkland & Ellis combines its acclaimed sponsor-side finance capabilities with a strong bench of infrastructure specialists. The team has significant expertise advising on the acquisition and disposal of energy, transport and telecom assets.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis International advised Beacon Rail on its acquisition of Mitsui Rail Capital Europe.
Strengths
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"Kirkland & Ellis International have strength in depth across M&A and financing. The team are experienced and have a rigorous approach. They have built a capable team, with quick turnaround times."
"The team at Kirkland & Ellis have high commercial awareness and pragmatic approaches to solving problems. They are highly skilled and motivated to handle complex matters."
"Kirkland & Ellis have a very strong team that can handle any matter. The law firm is built of strong partners and good associates who are always responsive."
"The law firm is able to handle large multinational acquisitions. They can be counted on for cutting edge and pragmatic advice. It is built of phenomenal next generation infrastructure leaders."
"Kirkland & Ellis understands client drivers, and goals behind transactions. They offer commercial, pragmatic and strategic legal advice, and they are plugged into client markets."
"Kirkland & Ellis International have strength in depth across M&A and financing. The team are experienced and have a rigorous approach. They have built a capable team, with quick turnaround times."
"The team at Kirkland & Ellis have high commercial awareness and pragmatic approaches to solving problems. They are highly skilled and motivated to handle complex matters."
"Kirkland & Ellis have a very strong team that can handle any matter. The law firm is built of strong partners and good associates who are always responsive."
"The law firm is able to handle large multinational acquisitions. They can be counted on for cutting edge and pragmatic advice. It is built of phenomenal next generation infrastructure leaders."
"Kirkland & Ellis understands client drivers, and goals behind transactions. They offer commercial, pragmatic and strategic legal advice, and they are plugged into client markets."
Notable Practitioners
James Boswell has a highly regarded and broad practice encompassing the financing and refinancing of various infrastructure assets, including in renewable energy markets. He regularly advises on both domestic and European matters.
"James is one of the best partners in the market. He is extremely knowledgeable, always available, creative and commercial."
"James provides top tier advice that is incredibly reliable and pragmatic with a clear thought on delivering successful outcomes."
"James is very strong in the financing markets."
Sara Pickersgill possesses significant expertise in advising an array of clients on high-value M&A transactions. She primarily assists with acquisitions and disposals in the energy and utilities sectors.
"Sara is highly experienced and regarded as a leader in infrastructure M&A."
"Sara provides cutting edge, and pragmatic advice. Sara is a leading figure in the industry recognised for being highly knowledgeable, incredibly focused and above all, commercial."
"Sara is an excellent, well-rounded lawyer. She is a go-to on cross-jurisdictional, challenging transactions."
Toby Parkinson advises clients on M&A transactions involving infrastructure across Europe and the UK. He possesses experience in acquisitions and disposals involving a range of assets including energy and rail developments.
"Toby has strong commercial acumen combined with great technical skill, excellent problem solving and negotiation."
"Toby is an exceptional lawyer and a truly trusted partner. He is always insightful, reachable and he goes the extra mile for clients."
"Toby is an incredibly reliable and pragmatic advisor with strong depth of experience. He has built a strong team who understand the value in bringing the full breadth of experience across the firm."
Sinead O'Shea is a highly regarded debt finance partner who focuses her practice on infrastructure projects. Sinead is particularly active in the energy and utility sectors.
"Sinead's experience really makes her stand out. She is able to handle bespoke infrastructure financings, with creative out of the box thinking. She is able to balance a creative and measured approach."
"Sinead is thoughtful and strategic. She understands equity strategy and is very versatile."
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