Shepherd, who is the third hire from Kirkland & Ellis in recent months, brings experience in secondary transactions, including GP-led restructurings, continuation funds, and sales of fund interests.
The returning Akin Counsel advises sponsors and institutional investors on various matters, including secondary and GP-led transactions.
This marks the third notable departure from Kirkland so far this September, with former Partners Michael Farrell and Christopher Pristouris also joining competing law firms in liquidity-focused roles.
The New York hire adds experience across secondary funds and GP-led liquidity transactions to the firm's Private Capital & Funds Practice.
Farrell brings experience across corporate and partnership tax matters, advising on GP-led secondaries, M&As, and other transactions.
The former Kirkland & Ellis Partner brings over a decade of experience, including advising on strategic investments in fund sponsors, minority stake sales, secondaries, and open-end fund formation.
The former Reed Smith fund finance counsel advises on a full range of products, including subscription, NAV, GP, co-invest, management line, and continuation vehicle financings.
The Simpson Thacher veteran brings nearly a decade of GP stakes and asset management M&A experience to the firm's Investment Funds Practice Group.
The fund finance veteran brings more than two decades of experience advising lenders across a range of products, including secondary fund facilities and NAV loans.
The former DLA Piper Tax Partner brings experience in fund formation, GP stakes, continuation funds, and REITs.
