Chambers Review
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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is home to highly experienced practitioners noted for their expertise across a broad range of cross-border transactions, including restructurings and financings. Significant private equity capabilities complemented by its strong public company M&A practice. Particularly commended for providing tax advice in complex real estate transactions. Additional strength in ancillary areas such as executive compensation. Works with clients such as pension funds, energy companies and car makers.
Strengths
"They have a strong sense of what's market, and have great client service. They can tailor advice appropriately to what you need."
"The team is thoughtful and respectful. They are experts in their subject matter and they have a strong sense of what is commercial. The teams have great client service and tailor advice appropriately to what you need."
"The Kirkland & Ellis tax team is absolutely superb. They are extremely experienced, effective and commercial."
Work Highlights
Kirkland & Ellis advised Alpine Investors on the tax aspects of the structuring and formation of Alpine Investors IX, LP, its latest flagship fund with a hard cap of $4.5 billion.
Notable practitioners
Todd Maynes and Dean Shulman are key contacts.