Atty. Shan A. Khan

Atty. Shan A. Khan

Shan Khan is a corporate partner in the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Shan’s practice focuses on all aspects of debt financing transactions, including the representation of private funds, public and private companies, financial institutions and alternative lenders in secured and unsecured financings, cash-flow and asset-based facilities, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, cross-border transactions, and second-lien, mezzanine and subordinated financings.

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About Shan A. Khan at a glance

Shan A. Khan is a business attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shan Khan is a corporate partner in the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Shan’s practice focuses on all aspects of debt financing transactions, including the representation of private funds, public and private companies, financial institutions and alternative lenders in secured and unsecured financings, cash-flow and asset-based facilities, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, cross-border transactions, and second-lien, mezzanine and subordinated financings
  • His experience spans transactions across a range of industries including technology, energy, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and life sciences
  • Shan’s practice also includes a focus on pro bono projects

Practice Areas Explained

Shan A. Khan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shan A. Khan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Shan A. Khan's law office located?
Shan A. Khan's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shan A. Khan handle?
Shan A. Khan focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Shan A. Khan go to law school?
Shan A. Khan earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
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What awards or recognition has Shan A. Khan received?
Shan A. Khan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026

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