Mary Kogut

Partner at Kirkland & Ellis

Moderator

Mary Kogut is a debt finance partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Chambers USA 2022 describes her as “quite simply the best debt finance attorney I've had the pleasure of working with in my career.” Mary’s practice spans a wide array of debt financing transactions, including the representation of private equity funds, hedge funds, mezzanine funds and private and public companies. She has successfully handled complex financings in connection with leveraged buyouts, public offerings, reserve-based financings and refinancings, and restructurings (including in-court and out-of-court restructurings, debtor-in-possession financings, and exit financings).

Known for her unique ability to calmly and masterfully advocate for clients in high stakes negotiations, Mary is a “go to” attorney for complex transactions. With corporate, private equity, and financial institution clients ranging from EIG Global Energy Partners, Northern Oil & Gas, and Chesapeake Energy to Apollo Global Management, Callon Petroleum, and Oaktree Capital, Mary has been involved in some of the most high-profile recent acquisition-related financings and restructurings in the infrastructure and energy industries.