17 Oct 2025

"Kirkland & Ellis Advises 26North Partners on Investment in NEP Group"

"Kirkland & Ellis advised 26North Partners LP on its equity investment in NEP Group, a major media services provider. Carlyle, NEP's existing sponsor, is also participating in the investment and will continue as the largest shareholder, demonstrating its long-term commitment to NEP. The Kirkland team included various legal experts across corporate, debt finance, tax, and investment funds."

Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel for lead investor 26North Partners LP in its equity investment in NEP Group, a prominent media services and technology partner for content producers globally. Carlyle, NEP's existing sponsor, is also participating in the investment and will continue to be the largest shareholder, demonstrating Carlyle's long-term commitment to the company. The transaction involves 26North Partners LP making an equity investment in NEP Group, with Carlyle reaffirming its role as the largest shareholder alongside this new investment. The Kirkland & Ellis team included corporate lawyers Ryan Brissette, Jimin He, and Pete Martelli; debt finance lawyers Doug Tedeschi, Jud Oswald, and Andrew Hurley; tax lawyers Vivek Ratnam and Mike Beinus; and investment funds lawyers David Sherman and Michael Lee.
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