Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Client SatisfactionReputed for its market-leading, wider investment funds offering, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP fields a strong team of solicitors with deep specialist knowledge of the real estate funds market. The team’s international scope is noteworthy, working with a client roster which spans Europe and beyond. Jonathan Tadd is key to the team’s representation of sponsors and investors regarding the structuring, formation, and operation of private real estate funds. Able to advise across various structures and strategies, Paul Sampson continues to help clients raise billions of dollars in commitments from investors. Louisa Cobbe complements the practice with her substantial knowledge of co-investment and joint venture structures. Catherine Gokah‘s portfolio of work includes infrastructure, real estate, and debt classes. Alan Skerritt left the practice in October 2023, and Benjamin Harding left for Clifford Chance LLP in April 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Deep bench, very strong technically, focused on client service and vast market exposure.’
‘Paul Sampson is a top-notch partner, always searching for ways to improve his client's position.’
Key clients
- EQT AB
- GLP Capital Partners (GCP)
- Orion Capital Managers
- Oaktree Capital Management
- KKR
- BC Partners
- GREYKITE
- Blue Owl Real Estate
- Arrow Global
- Slate Asset Management
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Basalt Infrastructure Partners
- Edelweiss Alternatives Asset Advisors
- Starwood Capital Group
- Realterm Asset Management
- Dream Asset Management
- Pegasus Capital Advisors
- Ardian
- Fortress Investment Group
- Clear Sky Capital
- King Street
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Tadd, Paul Sampson