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Kirkland says Fern Han joins from Simpson Thacher as a debt-finance partner
Kirkland & Ellis announced that Fern Han had joined its Debt Finance Practice Group as a partner, focusing on project, energy and infrastructure finance. The firm said she moved from Simpson Thacher, where she was a partner, and identified Houston as her office in the announcement’s professional listing.
Key points
- Kirkland said Han advised borrowers, sponsors, lenders and direct lenders.Kirkland & Ellis
- The firm described her work as spanning U.S. and international credit matters.Kirkland & Ellis
- The announcement said her experience included acquisition and bridge financings.Kirkland & Ellis
- Kirkland also cited Han’s work on back-leverage and other structured-finance transactions.Kirkland & Ellis