Christian Nagler > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > New York, 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.

Showcasing a solid offering between the issuer and manager sides of equity offerings, Kirkland & Ellis LLP fields a team of specialists in high-yield notes offerings, sponsor-backed IPOs, and complex acquisition financings. The practice is highly regarded for representing private equity firms, portfolio companies, and underwriters, with Los Angeles-based Pippa Bond being an expert in corporate finance and securities issues, including leveraged buyouts. From Chicago, Robert Hayward  is highly knowledgeable in corporate governance and SEC compliance measures, in Washington DC, Shagufa Hossain regularly assists investment banks with equity financing issues. Based in New York, Sophia Hudson concentrates on follow-on equity offerings, Joshua Korff predominantly focuses on acquisition finance and restructuring matters, and Christian Nagler stands out for his insight into exchange offers involving convertible securities. In Houston, Matthew Pacey and Julian Seiguer are also cited as integral contacts.