James McGivern > Kirkland & Ellis International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP continues to solidify its leading position in the London infrastructure market by bolstering its already deep and experienced bench of advisers. In late 2023, the firm brought across the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP duo Sinead O’Shea and Jia Meng, as well as Simmons & Simmons partner Serra Tar – all of whom are noted for their M&A and financing expertise. A popular choice for multiple infrastructure funds and institutional investors, the firm handles blockbuster M&A and acquisition finance mandates – often with a cross-border element – across traditional, social and digital infrastructure, renewables, and energy transition assets. Sara Pickersgill, James Boswell, and Toby Parkinson co-lead the practice, frequently collaborating on the firm’s most consequential transactions. Pickersgill and Parkinson are recognised for their expertise in M&A, while Boswell is renowned for his extensive skills in debt financing. Celyn Evans has recently advised on M&A and joint ventures in the digital infrastructure space, while James McGivern is another key debt finance practitioner whose recent workload includes significant company takeovers in the transport and renewables sectors. Emma Shelston and Tina Xu provide further M&A and debt finance capabilities, respectively.