The direct lending and private credit department at Kirkland & Ellis LLP boasts significant capacities for debt finance and capital solutions transactions. H.T. Flanagan is at the forefront for capital solutions mandates, and is experienced in liability management, novel financial instruments and special situations finance. Thomas Dobleman is well-regarded for his expertise in first and second lien loans, unitranche, mezzanine and bridge facilities. Houston-based Mary Kogut is an adept operator in refinancing and restructuring mandates. Austin Witt and Paul Sandler are both based in New York, and are routinely sought after by investment funds, private equity sponsors, direct lenders, and investors for a spectrum of rescue financing, distressed transactions and credit investments, including various credit facilities. David Nemecek has left the firm.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Ares
- Beach Point Capital
- Bedrock Industries
- Breakwall Capital
- Crestline Investors
- Centerbridge Partners
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Fortress Investment Group
- Oaktree Capital
- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
- Stone Point Credit
Work highlights
Advised Crestline Investors, together with Canyon Partners, on the private credit acquisition financing backing Arkview Capital’s purchase of NeoTech.
Advised Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., on providing a $160 million senior secured debt facility to B. Riley Financial, Inc.
Advised Fortress Investment Group on providing a term loan as part of a $240 million senior secured credit facility to Overseas Adventure Travel.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
H.T. Flanagan; Thomas Dobleman; Mary Kogut; Austin Witt; Paul Sandler