Kirkland & Ellis, a prominent global law firm, has announced the addition of Matthew Bettinger and Seth Henslovitz to its real estate practice group as partners. This strategic hiring decision shows the firm’s commitment to bolstering its expertise in the realm of real estate finance. Bettinger, who transitions from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, has established a reputable practice advising some of the industry’s foremost investment funds, real estate investment trusts, insurance companies, and banks in navigating complex commercial real estate finance transactions. His extensive experience will serve to expand Kirkland’s capabilities in this sector.
Henslovitz also joins from another notable law firm, Schulte Roth & Zabel, where he developed a practice focused on counseling borrowers and lenders on various aspects of commercial mortgage and mezzanine debt. His expertise includes facilitating debt workouts and restructurings, areas of increasing importance given current economic uncertainties. The integration of Bettinger and Henslovitz aligns with Kirkland & Ellis’s strategy to enhance its market position in real estate law by providing comprehensive services to its growing client base.
The official press release, available on the Kirkland & Ellis website, and additional coverage by Bloomberg Law, provides further insights into this significant development for the firm.