Mr David Nemecek > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Los Angeles, United States > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
555 SOUTH FLOWER STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
CALIFORNIA
United States
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Position

David represents private equity sponsors, hedge funds, public companies and capital sources in complex financing transactions, including liability management exercises, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, restructurings and other special situation transactions. Dave has significant experience with a variety of transaction structures, including senior secured financings, debtor-in-possession and exit financings, split collateral structures, first- and second-lien financings, asset-based loans, senior unsecured financings, subordinated financings and unitranche financings. Dave has handled transactions in a range of industries, including retail, software, gaming, healthcare, media, restaurant, energy and real estate.

Education

Harvard Law School, J.D., 2002. Northwestern University, B.A., American Studies, magna cum laude, 1999

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Commercial lending

Often advising borrowers on private equity transactions, Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s key strengths lie in debtor-in-possession financing, debt restructuring, and syndicated finance transactions. Notably, the firm is also a key port of call for credit funds, infrastructure funds, and secondary funds on subscription facilities. Operating out of New York, Melissa Hutson is highly proficient in acquisition financings, recapitalizations and debt restructuring. Hutson is also experienced in debt facilities, debt commitments, and bridge loan financing. Jason Kanner’s broad caseload encompasses liability management transactions, restructuring, as well as first and second-lien financings, while David Nemecek splits his time between Dallas and New York. Nemecek is a strong choice for equity sponsors, portfolio companies, hedge funds, asset managers, and alternative capital sources on an array of financing transactions. Located in Chicago, Michelle Kilkenney is noted for her capabilities in senior, mezzanine, and subordinated debt transactions, while New York-based Jay Ptashek handles capital structure management matters. Other key members of the practice include Adam Shapiro, and San Francisco-based Sonali Jindal.