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Kirkland & Ellis leveraged finance partner joins Dechert

Created at 2 Sep · 3:31 PM1 source
IN SHORT

Lindsay Flora, a leveraged finance partner specializing in debt finance, has joined Dechert, bolstering the firm's private equity practice.

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Who's Involved

Lindsay Flora
Leveraged finance partner who joined Dechert from Kirkland & Ellis
Dechert
Law firm that hired Lindsay Flora
Kirkland & Ellis
Law firm where Lindsay Flora was a partner
Cerberus Capital
Private equity firm, past client of Lindsay Flora
Cahill Gordon
Law firm where Lindsay Flora previously worked
Kirkland & Ellis leveraged finance partner joins Dechert

↳ Why This Matters

The move signifies Dechert's efforts to strengthen its finance practice and leverage Flora's expertise in debt finance, which complements the firm's existing private equity focus.

Key facts

  • Lindsay Flora, a leveraged finance partner, has joined Dechert.
  • Flora previously worked at Kirkland & Ellis, specializing in debt finance.
  • Her client roster has included private equity firm Cerberus Capital.
  • Flora joined Kirkland & Ellis in 2017, having previously been at Cahill Gordon.
  • Dechert is reportedly rebuilding its City finance bench after other partners left for Mayer Brown last year.
  • Lindsay Flora, a partner specializing in leveraged finance and debt finance, has joined Dechert. Flora previously held a partner position at Kirkland & Ellis, where her clients included the private equity firm Cerberus Capital. She had joined Kirkland & Ellis in 2017, having previously been at Cahill Gordon. Dechert is understood to be rebuilding its finance practice in the City, following the departure of practice co-heads to Mayer Brown last year.

    Frequently asked questions

    Lindsay Flora is a leveraged finance partner who specializes in debt finance. She has joined Dechert from Kirkland & Ellis.

    Lindsay Flora has worked for Dechert, Kirkland & Ellis, and Cahill Gordon.

    Dechert is rebuilding its City finance bench after other partners departed last year, and Flora's expertise complements their private equity practice.

    How It Developed

    Lindsay Flora joined Dechert as a partner.
    Flora previously worked at Kirkland & Ellis.
    Flora's clients have included private equity firm Cerberus Capital.
    Flora joined Kirkland & Ellis in 2017 from Cahill Gordon.
    Dechert is rebuilding its finance practice after other partners departed last year.

    Sources

    T1
    Kirkland & Ellis leveraged finance partner heads to DechertFinancial News London
    T2
    Dechert picks up partner duo from Kirkland and White & Casegloballegalpost.com
    T2
    Kirkland Leveraged Finance Partner Jumps to Dechertlaw.com

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