Banking & Finance - Germany
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"Kirkland & Ellis has knowledgeable and experienced team members, who are always very helpful, very fast and very responsive."
Work highlights
Kirkland & Ellis advised TPG Real Estate Partners on the financing of its acquisition of a majority stake in Studio Babelsberg.
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.