
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is at the forefront of US IPOs for issuers. Its deal pipeline is fuelled by its client base of private equity houses and their portfolio companies, along with a multitude of other major corporates. Chicago partner Robert Hayward is a leader in equity offerings, particularly those involving issuers based in the Midwest. Christian Nagler is at the forefront of SPAC-related offerings, notably advising Ares Acquisition Corp II on its $500m upsized IPO in 2023. Joshua Korff and Sophia Hudson are also highly-rated partners that cover both debt and equity offerings. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Kernmandanten
- Alight, Inc.
- Allegion
- Ares Management
- At Home
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Blue Owl Capital Inc.
- Callon Petroleum Company
- Carvana Co.
- Charter Communications
- Civitas Resources
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Bed Bath & Beyond on multiple out-of-court transactions that allowed it to avoid an immediate “free-fall” Chapter 11 filing, which included a novel equity capital markets transaction.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Joshua Korff; Christian Nagler; Sophia Hudson; Robert Hayward; Philippa Bond