Showcasing a solid offering between the issuer and manager sides of equity offerings, Kirkland & Ellis LLP fields a team of specialists in high-yield notes offerings, sponsor-backed IPOs, and complex acquisition financings. The practice is highly regarded for representing private equity firms, portfolio companies, and underwriters, with Los Angeles-based Pippa Bond being an expert in corporate finance and securities issues, including leveraged buyouts. From Chicago, Robert Hayward is highly knowledgeable in corporate governance and SEC compliance measures, in Washington DC, Shagufa Hossain regularly assists investment banks with equity financing issues. Based in New York, Sophia Hudson concentrates on follow-on equity offerings, Joshua Korff predominantly focuses on acquisition finance and restructuring matters, and Christian Nagler stands out for his insight into exchange offers involving convertible securities. In Houston, Matthew Pacey and Julian Seiguer are also cited as integral contacts.
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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
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Other key lawyers
Pippa Bond; Robert Hayward; Shagufa Hossain; Sophia Hudson; Joshua Korff; Christian Nagler; Matthew Pacey; Julian Seiguer; Rachel Sheridan; Monica Shilling; Sean Wheeler; Debbie Yee; Jennifer Wu; Tim Cruickshank; Julia Danforth; Sharon Freiman; Robert Goedert; Lanchi Huynh; Michael Keeley; Ross Leff; Michael Rigdon