King & Spalding LLP
Client SatisfactionAlthough it is relatively new to the market, the ‘results-focused and efficient’ team at King & Spalding LLP has quickly established itself as a strong leveraged finance practice, as a result of the ’high-quality advice’ it provides to funds as lenders or borrowers seeking or providing finance on often highly complex cross-border mandates. The ‘technically strong’ Richard Kitchen heads the team and, alongside Amin Doulai who provides ’exceptional client service’, has been central to the firm’s success since both joined in 2022, acting for key private credit funds. Former co-head Benoit Lavigne departed for Ropes & Gray in January 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'They provide great advice and are able to deliver high-quality advice in an efficient manner.'
- 'It is an experienced, results-focused and efficient banking team.'
- 'King & Spalding has a market-leading acquisition finance team that deals with the most complex cross-border transactions. Their network across the US and Europe offers a seamless service to clients.'
- 'Amin Doulai is hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry. A rising star, he provides exceptional client service.'
- 'Amin Doulai and Richard Kitchen are outstanding finance lawyers. Always available and very knowledgeable.'
- 'Richard Kitchen and Amin Doulai are both tough but pleasant individuals, they understand the deals and the process and they help make things happen on schedule. They also are good on technical issues and knowing the market.'
- 'Alon Blitz and David Phillips are standouts and are very hard working. They deliver great commercial advice and have good knowledge of the market.'
Key clients
- Aether Financial Services
- Bain Capital Credit
- Barings
- Blackstone Credit
- Fidelity Investments
- Golub Capital
- MGG Investment Group, LP
- Oakley Capital
- Prudential Private Capital
- Resurgens Technology Partners
- Sound Point Capital
- Atlas Holdings
- New Mountain Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Baring Asset Management in connection with the financing commitment package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc.
- Advised Baring Asset Management in its role as sole lender of senior secured credit facilities backing international investment firm Vitruvian Partners' acquisition of Aspia.
- Advised Fidelity International on certain finance and structuring matters in connection with its senior secured financing package supporting Clinias Dental Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Kitchen