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Kirkland & Ellis LLP is an international law firm renowned for offering premier legal services to clients around the globe. The firm specializes in areas such as private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and intricate corporate transactions. It is distinguished in forming investment funds, managing alternative assets, and guiding complex restructurings. The firm’s seasoned litigators are adept at handling high-stakes commercial and intellectual property cases, as well as white-collar and government disputes. Emphasizing tailored legal solutions, the firm is dedicated to driving client success. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is committed to investing in top-tier legal talent and fostering dynamic teams that lead their fields. With a strong foundation in ethics, integrity, and collaboration, the firm ensures its lawyers are empowered and entrepreneurial. Since its inception in 1909, these principles have been integral to building long-standing client partnerships. As a cohesive global entity, the firm champions diversity and prioritizes a supportive culture for employee well-being. An innovative open assignment system allows attorneys to pursue their passions, bolstering commitment and effectiveness. Additionally, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is devoted to community service, leveraging its resources to support meaningful causes and uphold a responsibility to make a positive impact.
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Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
+13128622000
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526 lawyer moves over the past year
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Investment Funds' 'Retail Funds' 'Private Equity' 'Asset-Backed Credit
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Capital Markets' 'IPOs' 'Corporate Governance
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Litigation' 'Product Liability' 'Mass Tort' 'Commercial Litigation
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Product Liability' 'Mass Torts' 'Commercial Litigation
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Product Liability' 'Mass Torts' 'Commercial Litigation' 'Complex Litigation
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Hospitality' 'Real Estate' 'Gaming' 'Leisure
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21 Offices in 9 countries
New York
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States
+12124464800
Lawyers: 1036
Partners: 478
Headquarters
Chicago
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
+13128622000
Lawyers: 902
Partners: 421
London
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, 40 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 2AA, United Kingdom
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, 40 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 2AA, United Kingdom
+442074692000
Lawyers: 501
Partners: 244
Washington
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004, United States
+12023895000
Lawyers: 356
Partners: 183
Houston
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 609 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 609 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, United States
+17138363600
Lawyers: 249
Partners: 119
Los Angeles
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States
+13105524200
Lawyers: 220
Partners: 114
Boston
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116, United States
+16173857500
Lawyers: 173
Partners: 71
San Francisco
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 555 California Street, 27th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 555 California Street, 27th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States
+14154391400
Lawyers: 155
Partners: 71
Dallas
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 4550 Travis Street, Dallas, TX 75205, United States
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 4550 Travis Street, Dallas, TX 75205, United States
+12149721770
Lawyers: 150
Partners: 62
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2159 Associates, 2032 Partners, 38 Counsels across 8 countries:
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United Kingdom of Great Britain
Debt Finance
United States of America (HQ)
Qualified in New York (US), 2023
Capital Markets
United States of America
Qualified in Illinois (US) & Virginia (US), 2013
Partner for 4 years
Debt Finance
Corporate
M&A
Private Equity
Investment Funds
United States of America (HQ)
Qualified in New York (US), 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Corporate
United States of America
Qualified in England & Wales (UK), 2017
Partner
Debt Finance
Banking & Finance
Acquisition & Leveraged Finance
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Qualified in New York (US), 2024
Technology & IP Transactions
Intellectual Property
TMT
United States of America
Qualified in Texas (US), 2024
Debt Finance
Banking & Finance
United States of America
