Mr Kevin Ehrhart > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Los Angeles, United States > Lawyer Profile

‘Unmatched in terms of knowledge, advice and negotiations’, the multidisciplinary team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is noted for its experience advising major private equity sponsors and REITs on joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, as well as for its expertise in funds, both in terms of formation and deployment, and securities. The firm has strong expertise across a plethora of asset classes spanning logistics, multifamily and student housing through to life sciences, data centers, and hospitality, among many others. New York based co-head Jonathan Schechter regularly represents domestic and international clients, notably top private equity firms, on transactions and joint venture matters, as does Christopher Hartmann from the same office. In Los Angeles, co-head Kevin Ehrhart focuses on capital investment, financings, and operating company acquisitions, among other areas. He is joined by Robert Keane, Jr who is often approached by pension funds, private equity groups, and commercial and investment banks for his equity investment, reorganization, workout and restructuring experience. In Chicago, co-lead Rachel Brown is another key contact, especially on structured and mezzanine financing and development matters, as is Andrew Small on private capital raising, finance, and investment mandates.