4 December 2025
Clifford Chance advises KKR on its private credit strategic partnership with Sallie Mae
Advising firms
Deal team
9 lawyers named| Lawyer | Firm | Seniority | Practice | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Dunlop Lead | Clifford Chance | Partner | Not stated | Not stated |
| Jim Cotins | Clifford Chance | Partner | Not stated | Not stated |
| Tom Kearney | Clifford Chance | Associate | Not stated | Not stated |
| Grace Mayes | Clifford Chance | Associate | Not stated | Not stated |
| Frano Katalinic | Clifford Chance | Associate | Not stated | Not stated |
| Darren Littlejohn | Clifford Chance | Partner | hedging | Not stated |
| Sam Steinert | Clifford Chance | Other | hedging | Not stated |
| Jim Gouwar | Clifford Chance | Partner | tax | Not stated |
| Michaela Morr | Clifford Chance | Associate | tax | Not stated |
Stated terms
- Stated value
- USD 2bn (US$2 billion)
- What the figure measures
- Not stated
- Client
- KKRBuy-side
- Counterparties
- Sallie Mae (Sell-side)