Kirkland & Ellis has announced that Kelsey Baumberger has joined the firm as a partner in its Debt Finance Practice Group. Baumberger brings experience structuring sophisticated financing arrangements, including asset-backed securities and other tailored capital solutions.
Baumberger represents lenders and borrowers in complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, debt restructurings, and structured financings. Her experience includes alternative asset manager financing, highly structured transactions, back-leverage arrangements, direct lending, first and second lien credit facilities, syndicated financings, debtor-in-possession and exit facilities, and asset-based lending.
Baumberger was recognized on Bloomberg Law’s 2025 “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” list. She was also shortlisted for “North America Structured Finance & Securitization Lawyer of the Year” at Euromoney’s Women in Business Law Awards in both 2025 and 2023.
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“Kelsey brings unique and highly valuable experience with hybrid capital, a rapidly evolving space where Kirkland is out front. Her addition will further boost our leading team in this area, and we’re excited to welcome Kelsey to the Firm.”
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman, Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“Kelsey’s background with hybrid capital solutions, asset-backed securities and a broad range of complex financing structures will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth and success of the firm’s Hybrid Capital Solutions group. We are excited to have her join the team, which has seen tremendous demand for this specialized knowledge.”
John Pitts, Corporate Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
“Kirkland’s platform is unmatched for the work I do. It’s a world-class firm with a highly collaborative model of working, a focus on innovation and exceptional resources to stay at the forefront of sophisticated finance work, including hybrid capital.”
Kelsey Baumberger, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
