Kirkland & Ellis announced that Scott Rolnik will join the firm as a partner in the Debt Finance Practice Group.
Rolnik advises numerous top-tier private equity firms and their portfolio companies, as well as public companies, on structuring, negotiating, and documenting debt finance and other capital markets transactions, such as syndicated credit facilities and private credit and direct lending financings. He also provides guidance on complex liability management transactions.
Rolnik joins from Ropes & Gray LLP, where he was a partner. And he earned degrees from George Washington University and Brooklyn Law School.
With 350+ dedicated lawyers, Kirkland’s debt finance practice is the largest in the world and serves more than 500 private equity clients.
KEY QUOTES:
“Scott is a talented debt finance lawyer with significant experience advising clients on their most complex financing transactions. We’re very excited to welcome him to our leading debt finance team.”
- Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“Scott has deep industry knowledge and an extensive track record of advising on market-leading, innovative large-cap and mid-market financings. His creative and collaborative approach to serving clients and high energy will be a great fit for our debt finance practice.”
- Debt finance partner Jason Kanner
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to join Kirkland, which is recognized as the premier law firm for sophisticated borrower-side debt finance work. The firm’s emphasis on a team-based approach was very attractive, especially when coupled with its world-class platform.”
- Scott Rolnik
