Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP's Hong Kong-based team specialises in the formation and operation of private funds and has additional expertise in matters relating to buyout funds, credit funds, limited partner representations, distressed debt and restructuring. The practice is co-directed by a trio of experienced partners, comprising Justin Dolling, who handles the restructuring, leveraging and refinancing of private equity funds; Carol Liu, whose broad experience includes fund tender offers and advising on equity stakes transactions; and Damian Jacobs, who majors on the acquisition of portfolios and the restructuring of funds.
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Testimonials
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‘The Kirkland team is very knowledgeable and experienced.’
‘Carol Liu provides insight and attention to her clients and is very attentive.’
Key clients
- GLP
- BGH Capital
- CBC Group
- Cathay Life Insurance
- Creador
- Insignia Ventures Partners
- Princeville Capital
- Hosen Capital
- Hidden Hill Capital
- L Catteron Asia
- Panacea Venture
- Yuanbio Venture Capital
- Azalea Asset Management
- Kunling Capital
Work highlights
- Represented GLP in the formation of its GLP China Logistics Fund III (GLP CLF III), targeting $2.5bn in commitments.
- Acted for BGH Capital in connection with raising its second private equity fund focused on investment in Australasia.
- Advised CBC Group, a leading healthcare-dedicated investment firm, on the successful fundraising and closing of its fifth healthcare fund, C-Bridge Healthcare Fund.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin Dolling, Carol Liu, Damian Jacobs