Krishan Patel is a tax associate in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.
Krishan focuses on UK and international tax structuring in the context of private equity, real estate and M&A transactions, as well as private fund structuring.
Experience
Representative Matters
Since joining Kirkland, Krishan has worked on the following matters:
HGGC on its agreement to acquire Specialist Risk Group, a specialist insurance broker
IK Investment Partners on the closing of its €1.2 billion IK Small Cap III Fund, its third small-cap fund
Pamplona Capital Management on the acquisition of Signature Foods, a chilled food company
Patient Square Capital on its investment in Apollo Therapeutics, a portfolio-based biopharmaceutical company
Flexpoint Ford LLC on its recommended cash acquisition of AFH Financial Group Plc, a financial planning-led wealth management firm
Prior to joining Kirkland, Krishan worked on the following matters:
Advised on the £61m acquisition of part of a care home business and the £90m acquisition of part of a student accommodation business;
Advised a listed blue chip company on stamp duty land tax issues relating to its commercial premises at various sites in the UK; and
Advised a UK property developer on the tax structuring and financing for the development of a high end residential apartment building.
Prior Experience
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, London
Associate, 2019–2020
Trainee Solicitor, 2017–2019
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2019, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England & Wales
Education
The University of Law, MoorgateLL.M., Professional Legal Practice2017
Selwyn College, University of CambridgeM.A. (Cantab.), Natural Sciences (Biological)2015
