Global law firm Clifford Chance is advising KKR in connection with the purchase of an equity stake in Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) and a back book of loans, and in connection with a forward flow purchase agreement to acquire loans over at least the next five years.
Partners Alistair Dunlop (asset-based finance) and Neil Barlow (private equity) are leading the team advising KKR with support from counsel Michael Welch, and associates Eric Schaffer and Austin Johnson. Partner Jim Gouwar and associate Michaela Morr are advising on tax, and partner Darren Littlejohn on derivatives matters. Law clerks Jake Hewitt and Sam Steinert round out the wider team.
