Luke Forryan is a corporate associate in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.
Experience
Representative Matters
Since joining Kirkland:
Benedict Real Estate Bidco Limited, a subsidiary of one of Brookfield's real estate private funds, on the recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hibernia REIT.
The Carlyle Group, on the proposed acquisition of ekaterra, Unilever’s global tea business.
Gazit Hercules 2020 Limited (Newco) on the definitive merger agreement for a recommended cash acquisition of Atrium European Real Estate Limited.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert on its acquisition of Affidea, the leading provider of medical diagnostic services in Europe.
Sani/Ikos Group on its strategic partnership agreement with GIC.
Prior to joining Kirkland
Blackstone on the acquisition of CRH Europe Distribution, a building materials distribution platform in continental Europe, from CRH plc for an enterprise value of €1.64 billion.
Chrysaor, a leading UK oil & gas independent, on its acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ UK business for $2.675bn.
BCI on its investment in a European gas distribution network.
The Mandated Lead Arrangers on the financing of TDR Capital LLP’s £6.8 billion acquisition of ASDA.
A bidder on the proposed acquisition of of ITP Aero from Rolls-Royce.
abrdn on the sale of a portfolio of LP interests to Golding Capital.
Prior Experience
Clifford Chance LLP, London
Trainee Solicitor, 2019–2021
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2021, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
Education
BPP Law School, LondonLegal Practice Course2019
BPP Law School, LondonGraduate Diploma in Law2018
University of OxfordB.A., ClassicsFirst Class Honours2017
