Nadine Gelli
Kirkland & Ellis LLP3
Tax
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Client SatisfactionKirkland & Ellis LLP's tax practice is well regarded for its 'excellent knowledge of the investment funds market and associated tax issues'. The team also assists private equity funds with setting up investment vehicles, handling acquisitions and disposals, as well as advising debtors and creditors on restructuring situations. Nadine Gelli leads the practice which benefits from her extensive experience handling leveraged buyouts, financing and restructuring projects. Sonia Bouaffassa supports the team and is a key contact for corporate reorganisations and debt finance matters.
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‘Serious, reliable, responsive and friendly teams.’
‘Great professionalism, clear answers, responsiveness.’
‘Great availability. Excellent knowledge of the investment fund market and associated tax issues.’
‘Nadine Gelli: technical, pragmatic and constructive, available.’
Key clients
- Adare Pharma Solutions
- BC Partners
- Clearwater Analytics
- Core Equity
- Equistone Partners Europe
- Financière DSBG and its shareholders Kartesia and Farallon
- Frazier Healthcare Partners
- PAI Partners
- Partners Group / Emeria
- Platinum Equity
- Thomas H. Lee Partners
- Warburg Pincus and Archimed
- Wendel
- Technicolor (renamed Vantiva)
- Technicolor Creative Studios
Work highlights
- Advised PAI Partners on a strategic minority investment in its business by Dyal Capital, a division of Blue Owl Capital Inc.
- Advised Platinum Equity on the acquisition of Imerys SA's High Temperature Solutions business (HTS) for EUR930 million.
- Advised Technicolor on the spin-off and listing of Technicolor Creative Studios (TCS) as well as the refinancing of the overall company’s debt.
Lawyers
Leading individuals: Private equity tax
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Nadine Gelli