Rachel Sheridan > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s capital markets practice is regularly instructed by leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies, public and private companies, and underwriting banks on investment-grade debt offerings. New York-based Sophia Hudson has a strong track record handling investment-grade and convertible debt offerings. Sharon Freiman is active in the life sciences, financial services, consumer goods, and tech sectors, among others. Joshua Korff is noted particularly for his experience advising large and middle-market private equity clients. He has broad experience spanning the retail, auto, financial services, healthcare, industrials, tech, and telecoms sectors. Chicago-based Robert Hayward and Rachel Sheridan in Washington DC are key contacts in the group, with Christian Nagler also playing a key role. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York, unless otherwise noted.

Predominantly specializing in the maritime, real estate, and financial services sectors, the Kirkland & Ellis LLP practice is well versed in all aspects of capital markets transactions, spanning from IPOs to high yield notes offerings. Additionally focusing on complex acquisition financings and SPAC transactions on behalf of both issuers and underwriters. Based in Los Angeles, Pippa Bond is an expert on leveraged buyouts and acquisitions, Chicago-based Bob Hayward is highly knowledgeable in corporate governance proceedings, and Sophia Hudson has expertise in convertible debt offerings from the New York office. In New York, Joshua Korff stands out for his acquisition finance work, while tender and exchange offer specialist Christian Nagler is also highlighted as a key contact. From Houston, Matthew Pacey has vast compliance insight, and Julian Seiguer regularly acts on behalf of portfolio companies and private equity funds. Located in Washington DC, Rachel Sheridan is praised for her liability management work, and Los Angeles’ Monica Shilling is cited as an integral team player.