Kelly Gelfand Egers represents financial institutions in a range of leveraged finance transactions.

Kelly draws on a keen understanding of the lending market to advise banks and direct lenders on the full spectrum of credit products, including:

  • Asset-based financings
  • Private credit facilities
  • Syndicated leveraged loans
  • Directly originated private credit facilities
  • Cross-border financings
  • High-yield debt offerings

Kelly has particular experience advising clients on asset-based lending structures and large-cap acquisition financings. With a practical, solutions-oriented approach, she helps clients navigate deal challenges and successfully close financing transactions.

Kelly’s experience includes representing:

  • The financing sources in connection with Stonepeak’s US$10.1 billion acquisition of a majority controlling interest in Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, from BP p.l.c.
  • The financing sources in Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s acquisition of Kenvue, a global consumer health leader, in a transaction valued at approximately US$48.7 billion enterprise value
  • The financing sources in the private credit financing for TSG Consumer Partners’ acquisition of EōS Fitness, a leading US operator of gyms
  • Jefferies and other lenders in Acuren Corporation’s US$1.7 billion credit facilities in connection with Acuren’s acquisition of NV5 Global, a provider of tech-enabled engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions
  • The underwriters in the €650 million and £375 million senior secured notes offerings by Boots Group in connection with Sycamore Partners’ US$23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
  • The financing sources in NRG Energy’s US$12 billion acquisition of a premier power portfolio from LS Power

Bar Qualification

  • New York

Education

  • JD, Cornell Law School, 2010
    cum laude
  • BA, Emory University, 2007