Kirkland & Ellis fund formation partner returns to Macfarlanes
Monday, November 2, 2026 · first reported by Legal Business and 2 others
Macfarlanes has rehired Ed Prestwich as a Partner in its fund formation practice, where he will focus on credit funds. From 2014 to 2021 he was an associate in the same Fund Formation team. Financial News London and Legal Business report that he arrives from Kirkland & Ellis.
Senior Partner Damien Crossley said the firm treats work for credit fund managers, covering their funds, investments and own affairs, as a strategic priority, and that Prestwich's return backs that effort.
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