David P. Stanek
Overview
I have never seen anyone as dedicated and persistent to getting something done as David.” - Chambers USA, 2021
David Stanek is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He advises and counsels clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, sale-leasebacks, financings, leasing, joint ventures, and development. David has represented private equity firms, REITs, lenders, public companies, and other institutional investors in various asset classes, including office, retail, hospitality, data center, multifamily, and industrial.
Before joining Kirkland, David was recognized as an “Associate to Watch" in the 2021 and 2022 editions of Chambers USA. Clients noted to Chambers that he is “very thorough, detail-oriented, and doesn't miss a beat."
Experience
Representative Matters
Since joining Kirkland, David has been involved in the following matters:
- Represented private equity firm in disposition of $580 million lab/life science complex.
- Represented Blue Owl in its $123 million acquisition and leaseback for portfolio of industrial properties in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Virginia.
- Represented Blue Owl in $50 million sale-leaseback involving water park and stadium.
- Represented private equity firm in $50 million sale-leaseback involving office complex.
- Represented global investment firm in its $261 million preferred equity joint venture for three mixed-use retail and multi-family properties in New York.
Prior to joining Kirkland, David was involved in the following matters:
- Represented multinational bank in securing approximately $1.2 billion in real estate assets for a $5 billion loan in connection with the merger of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s.
- Represented investment holding company in the $95 million acquisition of the Soho House Chicago boutique hotel and members' club.
- Represented developer in the sale of a $65 million Chicago hotel property.
- Represented public energy company in $2.55 billion financing involving extensive oil & gas assets.
- Represented large franchisor in sale of majority stake in company, involving 110 Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants throughout the United States.
- Represented private equity firm in the sale of Industrial Lighting Products, a manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting fixtures.
- Represented multinational bank and multinational investment manager in financing of the 1.71-gigawatt Keystone and 1.87-gigawatt Conemaugh power plants.
Prior Experience
More
Thought Leadership
Publications
Co-Author, “Court Rules Force Majeure Clause Reduces Tenant’s Rent by 75% Due to COVID-19,” American Bar Association
Co-Author, “Inching Back to Normal: The New Illinois COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order," Client Alert
Co-Author, “Details of Illinois COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order," Client Alert
Recognition
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- 2012Illinois
Education
- Washington University in St. Louiscum laude2012
Washington University Law Review
Order of Barristers
- Dartmouth CollegeB.A., Classical Studies2007
News &
Insights
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Blue Owl Funds on JV and Financing for Development of Abilene Data Center
- Press Release Kirkland Advises Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on Co-Control Equity Investment in Flexential
- Press Release Kirkland Advises CapZone on Launch of USA Fund and Purchase of Alabama Shipyard