Ms Sonali Jindal > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > San Francisco, United States > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
555 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
CALIFORNIA
United States

Position

Sonali’s practice focuses on representing private equity sponsors in complex financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts and cross border financings. Sonali has significant experience with a variety of transaction structures, including syndicated debt financings, split collateral structures, first- and second-lien financings, asset-based loans, and unitranche financings. Her transactions span a range of industries, including software, industrials, healthcare, and retail, where the financings range from tens of millions to in excess of $6 billion. Representative clients include financial sponsors such as Vista Equity Partners and HGGC.

Education

Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2002; University of Michigan, B.A., 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.