Partner Suroop Singh Kandola Named a Rising Star of European Finance by Financial News

Financial News named Kirkland partner Suroop Singh Kandola to its 2026 list of “Rising Stars of European Finance.” Suroop was recognized for leading high-profile financings and private equity transactions, such as Apollo’s refinancing of its portfolio company The Restaurant Group and Blackstone’s $1.2 billion debt financing to Turkish gaming business Dream Games.

The list honors the most talented individuals under 40 working across financial, professional and legal services in Europe, based on their career progression, deal experience, leadership and broader contributions to the industry.