Hugh O’Sullivan is a partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. His practice focuses on advising sponsors, corporates, funds and financial institutions across a wide range of complex and multi-jurisdictional financing transactions, including leveraged finance, bridge finance and restructurings. Hugh has also worked for extended periods in the leveraged loan and high yield finance teams of the investment banking divisions of Goldman Sachs and Lloyds Bank plc.
Hugh is recognised as a “Notable Practioner” by IFLR1000 (2021) for Banking and Finance.
Experience
Representative Matters
Hugh has been involved in the following representative matters:
The bidding consortium led by Advent, Cinven and the RAG-Stiftung on the acquisition of the elevator division of thyssenkrupp AG
RL Datix, a portfolio company of TA Associates and Five Arrows Principal Investments, on various financing matters and add-on acquisitions
Advent International on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Industria Chimica Emiliana
Nexi S.p.A. and Mercury UK Holdco Limited on the Initial Public Offering of the ordinary shares of Nexi S.p.A., the largest IPO in Europe to date in 2019, together with Nexi S.p.A.’s €1.5bn term and revolving facilities
Advent International on the financing aspects of its €1.919 billion acquisition of leading European generics business Zentiva from global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi
Bain Capital on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Fedrigoni a leading global producer of specialty papers and self-adhesive labels, from the Fedrigoni family
Bain Capital on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Bugaboo, a global and iconic mobility brand from its founding shareholders
Algeco Scotsman, a portfolio company of TDR Capital on the English law financing aspects of its 2018 refinancing and reorganisation
Wittur, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, in connection with a repricing and upsize of its €449 million Term Loan B
Partners Group AG on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Civica, a leading UK-based provider of specialist software, digital solutions and outsourcing services, from OMERS Private Equity
Blackstone on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Clarion Events, a UK-based global leader in events and exhibitions, from Providence Equity Partners
Bain Capital on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Fintyre, the leading distributor of replacement tyres in Italy from Bluegem Capital
Partners Group AG and PSP Investments on the financing aspects of their acquisition of French clinical pathology lab operator Cerba HealthCare from PAI Partners
Bain Capital on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Consolis, a leading European group specialised in the design and manufacture of high-performance pre-cast concrete products, from LBO France
Prior to joining Kirkland, Hugh was involved in the following representative matters:
A leading sponsor in connection with a bid for Foncia
Onex in a bid for Sisal Group SpA
Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Unicredit in connection with a pari term loan/notes financing for the Moby ferry group
RAC, a portfolio company of the Carlyle Group, in connection with their dual-track US/UK refinancing and co-investment by GIC
EQT in connection with a bid for Wild Flavours Inc
IKKS group in connection with a super-senior RCF
Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan and BNP Paribas in connection with a financing for the Braas Monier group
Deutsche Bank in connection with a super-senior RCF for the Loxam Group
Onex in connection with a bid for GEA Heat Exchangers
Charterhouse in connection with a bid for the Callcredit Group
The Carlyle Group in connection with the acquisition of Chesapeake Packaging and subsequent refinancing and merger with Multi-Packaging Solutions
Prior Experience
Latham & Watkins LLP, London
Senior Associate, 2012–2016
Ashurst LLP, London
Associate, 2009–2012
Trainee Solicitor, 2007–2009
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2009, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
Languages
English
Spanish
Education
Oxford Institute of Legal PracticeLPCCommendation2006