William R Burke
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Capital Markets: High-Yield Products
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About
Provided by William R Burke
Practice Areas
William Burke is a partner in Kirkland’s London office and practices in Kirkland’s Capital Markets Group. He has extensive experience in U.S. and international finance and capital markets transactions. He has represented issuers and sponsors both in the U.S. and abroad with respect to high yield offerings, registered equity offerings, investment grade offerings, restructurings, debt tender/consent solicitations, private placements and preferred securities offerings. William also represents private equity sponsors and other clients in acquisitions, dispositions, mergers and material commercial agreements.
Career
2004 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Chambers Review
UK
William Burke is noted for his work representing issuers and private equity firms. He comes highly recommended for his ability to handle complex bond issuances.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a very strong lawyer and has great knowledge on the market."
"He is a very strong lawyer and has great knowledge on the market."