Kyle P. Gillen

Kyle P. Gillen

Chair, Private Equity Finance Practice Group

Overview

Kyle is a corporate partner who focuses on debt financing transactions. He brings extensive experience advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as private companies on structuring, negotiating, and executing deals across the capital structure. Such transactions have included senior, mezzanine, and subordinated debt transactions, acquisition financings, loan workouts, and restructurings.

With a background representing both investors and borrowers, Kyle offers clients a well-rounded perspective on debt finance. His pragmatic, commercially driven approach helps identify and resolve issues in the constantly evolving market. Clients appreciate his in-depth knowledge of financing and his ability to navigate even the most complex or challenging transactions to a successful close.

Credentials

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.
  • Magna cum laude
  • Order of the Coif
  • Chicago-Kent Law Review, Executive Articles Editor
University of Illinois-Urbana, Gies College of Business, B.A., Economics

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Illinois

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  • Super Lawyers, Illinois Rising Star, 2018-2023