Noted for its ‘high technical expertise’, ’great professionalism’, and ‘pragmatism’, the practice group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is frequently instructed by private equity, financial sponsors, and corporate clients to advise on the tax aspects of fund structurings, LBOs, debt financings, and restructurings. Leadership is entrusted to Nadine Gelli, who garners praise for her ’exceptional tax expertise’ and ‘multidisciplinary approach’ and specialises in fund structuring, LBOs and asset management M&A.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A comprehensive vision provides real added value beyond taxation.’
- ‘Nadine Gelli and Sonia Bouaffassa are excellent.’
- ‘A very professional team, demonstrating high technical expertise and excellent client/lawyer relations.’
- ‘Nadine Gelli has built a relationship with us that is not only direct and warm, but also based on trust and a transversal approach—addressing both technical aspects and broader, high-level issues.’
- ‘Nadine Gelli is a tax partner beyond all praise: she possesses exceptional tax expertise (domestic and international, particularly in the United States), a multidisciplinary approach, a collegial spirit, foresight, efficiency, and more. Again, the concentration of all these qualities in one person is remarkable. This culture of excellence is, of course, pervasive throughout the team, among the junior partners (Louise Chappey) and associates.’
- ‘An expert team that handles topics with great professionalism and pragmatism, while remaining very accessible.’
Key clients
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
- Wendel
- Arc Holding
- Honeywell International Inc.
- BW Gestão de Investimentos
- IK Partners
- Gallant Capital
- Atlas Luxco
- Eurazeo
Work highlights
Advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on all tax aspects of the acquisition (including the debt financing), from Sanofi, of a controlling stake in consumer healthcare champion Opella.
Advising investment firm Wendel on all tax aspects of the cross-border acquisition of 75% of Monroe Capital LLC.
Advising Arc Holdings, a leading French manufacturer of tableware and glassware, on the taxaspects of its financial restructuring. The transaction implied the cancellation of a large portion of the financial indebtedness of the group, a new financing granted by the French public authorities, an internal reorganisation and a change of the controlling shareholders.
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Practice head
Nadine Gelli
Other key lawyers
Louise Chappey