Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland's Debt Finance practice includes the representation of both borrowers and lenders in a wide variety of transactions. Kirkland finance lawyers are generally also active in the Firm's Private Equity practice, as well as its Capital Markets and Restructuring practices, representing equity investors, buyout sponsors and borrowers, among others. The multi-disciplinary approach of our Debt Finance practice utilizes Kirkland's broad experience in a number of various disciplines when advising on complex financing transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and restructuring.
Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis offers a solid banking practice with a strong reputation for its international work, frequently representing US or UK investment firms. The team is best known for its strength in restructuring and refinancing, but also noted for its advice on acquisition finance matters. Offering services to a broad clientele, the team also closely cooperates with its excellent M&A department, particularly on projects that concern several jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised TPG Real Estate Partners on the financing of its acquisition of a majority stake in Studio Babelsberg.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland & Ellis has knowledgeable and experienced team members, who are always very helpful, very fast and very responsive."
"Kirkland & Ellis has knowledgeable and experienced team members, who are always very helpful, very fast and very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Wolfgang Nardi is regularly involved in a variety of banking and finance mandates, ranging from takeover finance and financial restructurings to bridge facilities and growth financings.