Robert M. Keane, Jr.

Robert M. Keane, Jr.

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Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Robert M. Keane, Jr.
Robert M. Keane, Jr.
Los Angeles, CA
Works at
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

185 Best Lawyers awards

Kirkland & Ellis LLP logo

Biography

Robert Keane is a real estate partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He concentrates his practice primarily on the representation of private equity firms, opportunity funds, domestic and international companies, investment banks, commercial banks, non-regulated lenders and pension funds in real estate-related equity investments, joint venture formations, lending, acquisitions and dispositions and debt restructuring, workouts and reorganizations.

Robert is one of only five lawyers ranked Band 1 for Real Estate in Southern California since the 2021 edition of Chambers USA with clients noting “He is the most efficient attorney that I have ever worked with, he distills things down so quickly” and “I think he is a superstar in the real estate industry.” Prior editions of Chambers USA described Robert as “phenomenal” adding that his clients report “he is truly an excellent lawyer — he knows his stuff, gets along well with opposing counsel and is incredibly responsive” adding “he is incredibly knowledgeable about statute, law and legal precedent and also a great negotiator.”

Works at
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

185 Best Lawyers awards

Kirkland & Ellis LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University, J.D., graduated 1997

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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