The former head of private markets brings experience across secondaries, co-investments, and primary funds.
Alexander Mejia and Jeremy Duksin are reportedly joining as Co-Heads of Private Capital Advisory solutions, with a focus on expanding the bank's presence in secondaries.
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The returning Akin Counsel advises sponsors and institutional investors on various matters, including secondary and GP-led transactions.
The former Sixth Street Senior Advisor will oversee portfolio construction for the firm's solutions, including credit secondaries and direct credit.
The firm is seeking $20 billion for its twelfth secondary flagship, with a final close expected in December 2027.
Fajersson joins the firm's Equity Capital Solutions team as Managing Director, supporting the continued expansion of its GP-led secondaries advisory capabilities.
Song brings more than 26 years of industry experience spanning growth equity, middle-market, and secondaries, including continuation vehicles, direct secondaries, and structured capital 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.
Marone will join as a Managing Director in the Private Capital Advisory team and will focus on GP-led secondaries across North America.
