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About us
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With more than 7,000 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from offices in 21 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. Firm Chairman: Jon Ballis Follow us on Twitter @Kirkland_Ellis Follow us on Instagram @lifeatkirkland Content may include attorney advertising.
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- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1909
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Updates
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A Kirkland team led by capital markets partners Jennifer Wu and Ieuan List advised Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. on its entry into a stock purchase agreement with Cottonmouth Ventures LLC for a $50 million equity investment by Cottonmouth into Verde. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMfVb9mM
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Our attorneys Noor Al-Fawzan, Osama Lone, Noura Abdulrahman, Faris Alzamil, Saud AlArifi and Mohammed Abo Abat co-authored the Saudi Arabia chapter for the fifth edition of Lexology In-Depth’s Technology M&A guide. The chapter explores the significant growth the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed in its technology sector and its commitment to creating a robust, future-ready tech ecosystem to position the nation as a leader in digital transformation. 💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCn9MbVT
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Congrats to partners Cori Lable and Gary Li on being named to China Business Law Journal’s 2024–2025 “A-List: Visionaries.” ⭐ Cori concentrates her practice on advising multinational clients globally on risks related to cross-border investments and operations, including corruption, economic sanctions and trade compliance, money laundering and financial fraud. Gary focuses his practice on M&A and private equity transactions and has significant experience with leveraged buy-outs, taking-private transactions, PIPEs and growth equity investments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2ZkSbDY
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Mark Fennell, Christopher Thomas and Edward Brennan advised GTCR LLC and Mega Broadband Investments Holdings LLC in connection with the amendment of the terms of Cable One, Inc.’s strategic investment in MBI. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMB8bp78
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Will Boothby and Y. Michael Chung is advising CCC Intelligent Solutions on the proposed acquisition of EvolutionIQ, Inc. for a purchase price of $730M to be paid for with a combination of approximately 40% CCCS common stock and 60% cash. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRX5CRFR
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A Kirkland team led by investment funds partners Amy Fox, Anand Damodaran, Agne (AJ) Eriksson and Alexander Clarke advised Nordic Capital on the recently closed Nordic Capital Evolution Fund II. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJe7JZin
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We’re proud to be recognized as a Tier 1 firm in WIPR - World IP Review’s 2024 “USA Trademarks Rankings.” The Firm was lauded as a “terrific firm” that is known for acting on “cutting-edge” and “the hardest trademark” cases. Congrats to partners Dale Cendali, Claudia Ray and Joshua L. Simmons on being individually recognized! 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdfUE7DD
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In this Law360 article, partner Claudia Ray discusses the top copyright cases from 2024 and their potential impact on future decisions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gM7zjzyD
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Congrats to partner Seth Traxler on being named to Variety’s 2024 “Dealmakers List,” which spotlights entertainment’s top lawyers, financiers, entrepreneurs and executives. 👏 Seth was recognized for being “at the center of two of the year’s biggest music catalog deals, (representing) Blackstone in its $1.6 billion purchase of Hipgnosis Songs Fund in April and Universal Music Group in its acquisition of a 25.8% stake in Chord Music Partners for a reported $240 million in February.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggy-9zvC
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