Joel Weinberger > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its ‘deep sector expertise, a client-centric approach, and a commitment to innovation that consistently delivers exceptional outcomes’, Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s securitisation offering is well-positioned to offer expertise in CLOs, whole business, digital, oil & gas, timeshare and trade receivables securitisations. Based in New York, Michael Urschel is considerably experienced in transactions involving digital assets, including cellular towers, data centers, and fiber, alongside media royalties and renewable energy infrastructure, and co-heads the team with Kelly Mellecker, who distinguished for her experience in digital infrastructure securitisation. Jared Axelrod, also in New York, is praised as ‘first in class knowledge and skills’, especially in negotiating and structuring CLOs. Chicago-based Joel Weinberger is sought after for his experience in advising private equity firms. Thomas Prommer, located in New York,  is noted for his portfolio of mandates involving esoteric assets, including specialty lending platforms and traditional loans.