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.
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Key clients
- Allegion plc
- Apax Partners LLP
- Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG
- Bristol-Meyers Squibb Company
- Carvana Co.
- CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc.
- Charter Communications, Inc.
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
- Crown Laboratories, Inc.
- Eli Lilly & Company
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Leading partners
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Other key lawyers
Sophia Hudson; Sharon Freiman; Joshua Korff; Robert Hayward; Rachel Sheridan; Christian Nagler