Overview

Eric N. Fischer is a leading attorney for continuation fund transactions, with a practice focused on representing middle-market sponsors in connection with single- and multi-asset continuation fund transactions. Since joining Kirkland in 2021, Eric has assisted sponsor clients in closing nearly 40 continuation fund transactions, with aggregate transaction values of over $25 billion.

Eric also has experience representing lead investors in continuation fund transactions, as well as advising both sponsors and investors on other types of liquidity transactions, including GP-led tender offers, fund-level preferred equity facilities and management spin-outs.

Eric’s representative clients include Audax, Bain Capital, BPOC, Chicago Pacific Founders, GTCR, Linden Capital Partners, Madison Dearborn Partners, Thompson Street Capital Partners, Waud Capital Partners and Wind Point Partners.

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Recognition

Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as a “Top Dealmaker of 2024”

Recognized by Lawdragon as a leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyer, 2025

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2017New York

Education

  • Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D.cum laude2016

    Dean's List, 2013–2014 & 2015–2016

    Georgetown Law Journal

    CALI Award in Bargain, Exchange, and Liability

    CALI Award in Professional Responsibility

  • Washington University in St. LouisB.A., Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Studies2013