◈ Homepage — https://www.kirkland.com/offices/palo-altoMENU Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP TOP Bay Area – Palo Alto Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 3330 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States T +1 650 859 7000 MAP ENGLISH Overview Our Bay Area office includes nearly 200 attorneys in San Francisco and Palo Alto, offering full-service capabilities in private equity and strategic M&A, investment funds, debt finance and tax, intellectual property and commercial litigation matters. Our Bay Area transactional lawyers are an integral part of Kirkland's premier, global private equity platform, and are particularly dominant in middle market transactions. Our litigators have national reputations for handling high-stakes commercial and IP litigation for technology and pharmaceutical giants, as well as many other significant public and private companies. Since opening in San Francisco in 2003, we are proud to have supported local legal, business, civic and educational institutions and performed pro bono legal work in and around the Bay Area.   A Look Inside EXPLORE OUR PALO ALTO OFFICE News & Insights 13 May 2026 Award Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon 07 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Midship on Sale to Optro 07 May 2026 Award Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Daily Journal 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables More Palo Alto Office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP Pursues LEED Certification  In keeping with California's commitment to be an environmental leader, Kirkland's new Palo Alto location is LEED® certified under the Commercial Interiors rating system, achieving LEED Silver Certification. 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Lawyers in the Chicago office serve local, national and international clients in close collaboration with, and drawing on the experience of, lawyers from across the Firm’s global network. We are proud to be one of the most recognizable law firms in Chicago with a long history of involvement with the city’s prominent business, legal, civic and educational institutions. Less More A Look Inside Explore Our Chicago Office Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 07 October 2026 - 10 October 2026 Speaking Engagement The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges 14 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Represents Water Street Healthcare Partners on Close of $1.9 Billion Fund 14 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Brookfield on Befimmo Refinancing 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone’s Tropical Smoothie on $270 Million WBS Issuance, Including $90 Million of Subordinated Class M Notes More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Beijing | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Beijing Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Beijing Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis International LLP 58th Floor, China World Tower A No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue Beijing 100004 P.R. China T +86 10 5737 9300 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview In 2013, Kirkland deepened our investment in the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of an office in Beijing’s Central Business District. Our team of approximately 10 experienced, hands-on deal lawyers advises Chinese and international clients on a range of complex, cross-border M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions involving China. By closely collaborating with their Kirkland colleagues across the globe, our lawyers in Beijing are able to provide seamless service to clients in their most strategic matters. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Assists Impact Therapeutics on its Hong Kong IPO 06 May 2026 Award Kirkland Recognized in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 30 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Assists CATL on its HK$39 Billion H-Share Placing 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal ’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables More About Kirkland & Ellis International LLP's Beijing Office We practise in Bejing, through a branch office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Daily Journal | News | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home News & Insights Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Daily Journal Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Award Daily Journal Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Daily Journal 07 May 2026 The Daily Journal recognized Kirkland with a 2026 “California Lawyer Attorney of the Year” (CLAY) Award, which honors California attorney teams that have handled the most impactful litigation over the past year. Kirkland was selected for its work in Shaw et al. v. Los Angeles Unified School District et al ., in which the Firm represented parents and guardians who alleged that LAUSD adopted and implemented distance-learning policies during COVID-19 closures that violated students’ constitutional and statutory rights, discriminated against students based on race and wealth, and fell below prevailing statewide standards. The case resulted in a landmark class action settlement — one of the largest in U.S. history — that delivers critical resources, including millions of hours of intensive tutoring, to more than 100,000 LAUSD students from low-income families and disadvantaged communities. The CLAY Award honored Kirkland attorneys Mark Holscher, Sierra Elizabeth, Edward Hillenbrand, Ross McCabe, Aislinn McManus, Peer Marie Oppenheimer, Reena Bhatt and Jake Feiler. “As law becomes more of a business, it was very gratifying to have the Firm’s support for our team that had several lawyers working hundreds of hours,” said Mark, a three-time CLAY Award winner. Related Professionals Reena P. Bhatt Associate Los Angeles Sierra Elizabeth, P.C. Partner Los Angeles Jake Feiler Associate Los Angeles Edward Hillenbrand Partner Los Angeles Mark C. Holscher, P.C. Partner Los Angeles Ross McCabe Associate Los Angeles Aislinn McManus Associate Los Angeles Peer Marie Oppenheimer Associate Los Angeles Services"> Related Services Related Services Practices Litigation Trials Reading" > Suggested Reading Suggested Reading 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone’s Tropical Smoothie on $270 Million WBS Issuance, Including $90 Million of Subordinated Class M Notes 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Argano on Acquisition of Ascend Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Houston | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Houston Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Houston Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 609 Main Street Houston, TX 77002 United States T +1 713 836 3600 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview Kirkland expanded to Texas in 2014 when the Houston office launched to better serve clients focused on the energy and infrastructure sectors. Since then, the office has grown to include over 200 attorneys and has become a leading player in Texas, uniquely qualified to handle sophisticated and complex energy and infrastructure matters for clients around the world. From our office in downtown Houston, our lawyers tap the resources of our large, international platform with diversified practices and experience. Our Houston team is also deeply invested in the community, working with legal aid, business and nonprofit organizations to improve lives and communities in Houston. 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Working in integrated teams across the Firm’s U.S. offices, the Salt Lake City team draws upon the market knowledge and world-class training of our global platform to deliver best-in-class legal services to clients. In line with Kirkland’s commitment to its communities, the office is actively involved with local law schools, legal aid and philanthropic endeavors. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Paris | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Paris Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Paris Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 43-45 Avenue Kléber 75116 Paris France T +33 1 88 24 57 00 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Overview The Paris office opened in 2019 to serve clients doing business in France and throughout Europe. Our lawyers in Paris work closely with our teams in London, Munich and other international offices to provide advice to holders of private capital in their corporate transactions. The Paris team brings vast experience handling French law private equity transactions, including on cross-border and international deals throughout Europe. They have advised on complex mergers, acquisitions and investments for financial sponsors, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 05 May 2026 Award Partners Matthew Elliott and David Higgins Recognized Among Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers by Private Equity News 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal ’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables 27 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Apollo Funds on Acquisition of Forvia’s Automotive Interiors Business 27 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Wendel on Sale of Stake in Committed Advisors to BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts More About Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Paris Office GENERAL Kirkland & Ellis operates in France through a branch of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales (registered number OC425451). Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales under SRA No. 656035. Kirkland & Ellis LLP's registration number for Value Added Tax (TVA) in France is FR 55848906152. The SIREN number for Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Paris is 848906152 Kirkland & Ellis LLP comprises lawyers who are regulated by the Ordre des Avocats à la Cour de Paris (Paris Bar) as avocats (lawyers registered at the French Bar) and/or foreign lawyers who are admitted in their home jurisdiction. A list of the partners, giving each partner's professional qualification and jurisdiction of qualification, is open for inspection at the registered office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP at 40 Leadenhall Street | London | EC3A 2AA | UK. The rules and principles applicable to the professional conduct of avocats can be obtained on the Paris Bar website or by contacting either the Direction de l'Exercise Professionel +33 1 44 32 47 76 or the Direction des Affaires Europeennes et Internationales + 33 1 44 32 47 77. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is also separately regulated as a firm by the Ordre des Avocats à la Cour. Foreign lawyers working in France at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, must also comply with the rules of the French Bar. COMPLAINTS The Paris Bar (Ordre des Avocats à la Cour de Paris) provides various procedures for dispute resolution. Details of the procedures can be obtained from the Paris Bar, at http://www.avocatparis.org (exercice de la profession/textes sur la profession/décret no.91-1197). If you would like to discuss how the service to you could be improved, or should there be any aspect of our service with which you are not satisfied at any time, you should raise the matter with the partner with whom you deal or with the head of the division or department where the work has been carried out. If you would like to make a formal complaint, including a complaint about any bill we have delivered to you, you should do so in writing addressed to the head of the relevant division or department or to the Complaints Counsel (Justine Cowling, General Counsel) and ask for a copy of our complaints procedure. We will look into your complaint carefully and promptly. If, for any reason, we are unable to resolve any problem between us, you may be able to use the complaints and redress procedures operated by the Legal Ombudsman. This service is open to all members of the public, certain small businesses, charities, clubs, societies, associations and trusts. There are time limits on making such a complaint, generally within six months of our written response to your complaint and within six years from the act/omission complained of or three years from when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint. The contact details for the Legal Ombudsman are: www.legalombudsman.org.uk Phone 0300 555 0333 / [email protected] The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the professional regulator of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and handles complaints relating to professional misconduct. INTEREST Where Kirkland & Ellis LLP holds monies in its client accounts, it will ensure that interest paid will be fair and reasonable over the whole period for which client money is held. Kirkland & Ellis LLP holds client accounts with Barclays Bank. Where funds are held in the Kirkland & Ellis LLP General Client Accounts, sums in lieu of interest will be payable on the funds, calculated by reference to the bank's rates of interest for such accounts. The rates of interest are available on request from our Accounts. All funds held in separate designated accounts will receive the full amounts of interest credited by the banks. No interest is payable if the amount calculated on the balance held is £50 or less. INSURANCE In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Provision of Services Regulations 2009, our professional indemnity insurer is Pembroke Syndicate 4000 at Lloyds of London, 1 Lime Street, London EC2M 7HA (broker reference no. F10141613, Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited). FINANCIAL SERVICES Kirkland & Ellis LLP is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but we are able in certain circumstances to offer a limited range of investment services to clients because we are authorised by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority which has complaints and redress procedures. We can only provide investment services, if they are an incidental part of the professional services we are engaged to provide. We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Prudential Regulation Authority of England. However we are included on the register maintained by the FCA so that we can carry on insurance distribution activity which is broadly the advising on, selling and administration of insurance contracts. This part of our business, including arrangements for complaints or redress if something goes wrong, is regulated by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority. The register can be accessed via the FCA website. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acts as a legal adviser; it is not part of our role to give advice on the merits of investment transactions. Any investment decision is for our clients to make and no communication by us should be treated as an invitation or inducement to our clients to engage in investment activity. 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We conduct custom Miami | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Miami Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Miami Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 830 Brickell Plaza Miami, FL 33131 T +1 305 432 5600 Map We've moved! Our Miami office is now located at 830 Brickell Plaza. Overview Founded by partners from Kirkland’s Chicago and New York offices, the Miami office opened to attract top legal talent in this vibrant and rapidly growing community. Working in integrated teams across the Firm’s U.S. offices, our Miami-based attorneys draw on our world-class knowledge and resources to provide premier legal services to Kirkland’s M&A, private equity and litigation clients. Continuing Kirkland’s commitment to engaging with our communities, the office is dedicated to making a positive impact in the city through pro bono work, legal aid and philanthropic giving. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 13 May 2026 Award Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon 05 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Represents SK Capital Partners-Backed Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances on Sale to Turpaz Industries 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 30 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises KKR on Strategic Investment in MLS NEXT Pro 29 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises KalVista on $1.9 Billion Acquisition by Chiesi More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Washington, D.C. | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Washington, D.C. Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Washington, D.C. Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004 United States T +1 202 389 5000 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview The Washington, D.C., office was Kirkland’s second location. Opened almost 90 years ago, the office is close to the White House and includes close to 300 attorneys. Our office houses some of the most talented lawyers in the city, who serve clients in commercial, antitrust, appellate, defamation and white collar litigation; intellectual property; transactional matters including debt finance and investment funds; international trade and national security; labor and employment; and environmental regulatory matters. Many of our attorneys have held senior government positions. Our D.C. lawyers also commit their time and talents to the D.C. community through significant pro bono legal work and support for educational and charitable organizations. Less More A Look Inside Explore our Washington, D.C. Office Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Award Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon 11 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Represents Blackstone-Backed Recognition Music Group on Acquisition of Complete Catalog by Sony Music Publishing 11 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises VoltaGrid on $1 Billion Strategic Equity Investment from Blackstone and Halliburton to Fund Growth and Acquisition of Propell Technologies 06 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Represents Knox Lane on Acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare in All-Cash Transaction Valued at $437 Million More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Riyadh | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Riyadh Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Riyadh Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm Level 31, Tadawul Tower King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) 3229 Financial Boulevard Riyadh 13519 Saudi Arabia T +966 11 268 8100 Map We've moved! Our Riyadh office is now located at Level 31, Tadawul Tower. Overview Kirkland’s Riyadh office and Middle East Regional Headquarters opened in 2023 to deliver sophisticated legal services for international business in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. The office includes a team of Saudi Arabia’s leading attorneys who advise private equity firms, financial institutions, investors, public and private companies, sovereign wealth funds, government entities and other clients in M&A, capital markets, project development and finance, restructurings, antitrust and competition, debt finance, banking and Islamic finance and regulatory matters. The team is fluent in Arabic and English and qualified to practice in Saudi Arabia and the U.S. With access to the global resources of Kirkland’s elite platform, training and development, we are proud to be a destination for top legal talent in the Kingdom. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal ’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables 23 April 2026 Award Kirkland Earns Two SecondaryLink Awards for Law Firm of the Year 26 March 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone on Partnership to Invest in UAE Payments Infrastructure Platform 25 March 2026 Award Kirkland Honored at GCR Awards More We practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, through Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm, a professional simplified joint stock company with commercial registration number 1010969462. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm is authorised and regulated by the Ministry of Justice under the Ministry of Justice license number 450122000008. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” | News | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home News & Insights Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Award Private Equity International Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 01 May 2026 Private Equity International (PEI) named Kirkland partner Mark Boyagi to its 2026 “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” list, which highlights professionals under 40 who have demonstrated noteworthy leadership, innovation and technical skills. Mark was profiled as a “key figure in the secondaries market” who has advised on “$30 billion of continuation vehicle transaction volume in 2025, accounting for more than 25 percent of the worldwide CV market.” PEI also noted that Mark “remains intimately engaged with new and emerging trends, particularly as the secondaries market explodes into different asset classes.” Related Professionals Mark Boyagi, P.C. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP New York | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations New York Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top New York Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States T +1 212 446 4800 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview Kirkland’s New York office includes more than 1,000 attorneys, making it one of the largest law firms in New York and a destination practice for the world’s brightest legal talent. From our offices in Midtown Manhattan, we represent clients including public and private companies, private equity firms and investors elite capabilities in complex transactions, litigation, government investigations and enforcement, intellectual property and restructuring matters. Our New York lawyers work seamlessly with colleagues from across our global network of offices on our clients’ most challenging and high-stakes matters. We aim to make a difference in our clients’ businesses and also in our community. We are committed to providing top-notch pro bono legal services and forming long-term partnerships with local civic and charitable organizations, as well as New York’s law schools. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Litigation | Services | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Services Litigation Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Litigation Related Professionals Overview Top drawer legal talent. Very experienced in all areas of commercial litigation. - The Legal 500 United States Renowned for our experience in complex litigation and arbitration, our clients rely on us to anticipate their needs and outperform their expectations. We believe that the best litigation results — whether achieved in court or across the bargaining table — occur when the lawyers are fully prepared to try the case through verdict. Our focus on trial-readiness drives successful and more cost-efficient results for clients, as critical issues are identified early and then used to maximum advantage in the litigation and negotiation processes. Our team comprises nearly 1,200 attorneys throughout our offices worldwide. We represent clients in trial and appellate courts at the federal and state level, before administrative tribunals, and in arbitrations and other dispute resolution proceedings. We also represent clients in connection with proceedings involving government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service and all fifty state Offices of Attorneys General. We have tried cases successfully to verdict or judgment in virtually every business segment and substantive area, including accountant liability, antitrust & competition, class action, mass tort & toxic tort, construction, consumer fraud, ERISA / benefits, franchise & distribution, insurance coverage, international arbitration, product liability, and securities & shareholder litigation. Less More Practice Areas Antitrust & Competition Appeals Class Action Litigation Congressional Investigations Consumer Protection Crisis Response Cybersecurity & Data Privacy eDiscovery Strategy Employment Litigation & Counseling Engineering & Construction Litigation Environmental Financial Technology “FinTech” Government Contracts Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Insurance Recovery International Arbitration International Risk & Investigations M&A Litigation Product Liability Real Estate Litigation Securities & Futures Enforcement Securities Litigation Tax Disputes Trade Secrets Litigation Trials Workplace Compliance & Investigations — #MeToo Experience Citigroup Global Markets BASF Corporation BioScrip Teva Pharmaceuticals State of Georgia Syngenta Crop Protection BP America, Inc. Polaris Industries Rio Tinto plc Valeant Pharmaceuticals Allergan Confidential Citigroup Global Markets California Public Employees' Retirement System v. ANZ Securities, Inc., et al. (U.S. Supreme Court) Represented Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and more than two dozen other underwriters in a Supreme Court appeal brought by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) involving the question of whether the filing of a putative class action serves to satisfy the three-year time limitation in Section 13 of the Securities Act with respect to the claims of putative class members. The case arose from CalPERS’ lawsuit alleging the underwriters defrauded California’s state employees’ pension fund. In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of CalPERS' suit against Kirkland's clients on the basis that it was, indeed, time-barred under Section 13. Less More BASF Corporation In re Platinum and Palladium Antitrust Litigation (S.D.N.Y.) Representing BASF Corporation and affiliate BASF Metals Ltd. in a putative antitrust class action alleging a Sherman Act violation and various violations of the Commodities Exchange Act arising from alleged conduct in connection with the price discovery process for platinum and palladium. In 2017, Kirkland won full dismissal for the BASF entities by arguing failure to state a claim and also lack of jurisdiction. BASF's motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' amended complaint remains pending. Less More BioScrip Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, et al. v. Richard Smith, et al. (Del. Ch.; Del.) Represented BioScrip and certain current and former directors and officers in a corporate derivative action alleging that certain defendants breached their fiduciary duties with respect to BioScrip’s public disclosures, oversight of company operations, secondary stock offerings and stock sales. In 2016, the Delaware Chancery Court dismissed the lawsuit in a seminal ruling in which the court held — for the first time — that a change in a company board shortly after the filing of a derivative complaint required that demand excusal be evaluated as to the composition of the board after the turn over in directors. In 2017, Kirkland prevailed again when the court dismissed the plaintiffs’ amended complaint. The second dismissal was affirmed on appeal. Less More Teva Pharmaceuticals State of California v. Abbott Laboratories, et al. (Cal. Super. Ct.: Cal. Ct. App.; Cal.) Representing Teva Pharmaceuticals and its affiliates, Duramed Pharmaceuticals and Barr Pharmaceuticals, in antitrust litigation alleging that a so-called "pay-for-delay" settlement involving generic versions of cholesterol drug Niaspan® was anticompetitive. In 2018, Kirkland won an appeal directing the trial court to strike statewide claims. Ongoing appeal before the California Supreme Court. Less More State of Georgia State of Florida v. State of Georgia (U.S.) Representing the State of Georgia in an original jurisdiction action alleging that Georgia’s use of water from the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin hurts Florida’s wildlife and economy further downstream. In 2017, following a five-week trial before an appointed Special Master, Kirkland prevailed when the Special Master recommended a denial of Florida’s request for relief. In 2018, following oral argument on exceptions to the Special Master Report, a divided Supreme Court opinion remanded the case back to the Special Master for further proceedings. Ongoing. Less More Syngenta Crop Protection Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC v. Willowood, LLC, et al. (M.D.N.C.; Fed. Cir.) Represented Syngenta in litigation against Willowood alleging patent infringement with respect to patents covering Syngenta’s azoxystrobin fungicide and processes to make it. In 2017, the court granted summary judgment in favor of Syngenta, finding three of the four patents-in-suit valid and finding infringement with respect to two of the four patents. The court also agreed with Syngenta that, with respect to one of the process patents, the standards for shifting the burden of proof on infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 295 had been met. In September 2017, a jury found that Willowood infringed that process patent and awarded Syngenta nearly $1 million in damages. In November 2017, the court granted Syngenta’s motion for a permanent injunction against Willowood, and denied Willowood’s motion to sell certain products it had imported but not yet sold prior to the jury verdict. Appeals are pending in the Federal Circuit. Less More BP America, Inc. In re Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 (E.D. La.; 5th Cir.) 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Under the LEED green building certification program, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council ® , the office established benchmarks for recycling waste, reducing energy and water use, using environmentally responsible materials and improving air quality. LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) guided the following efforts in Palo Alto, among many others. Water Use Reduction: The office employs efficient plumbing fixtures that, in aggregate, use over 35 percent less water than baseline occupant usage for the building. Alternative Transit - Bike Storage and Changing Room: Palo Alto provides secure bicycle storage and shower and changing facilities to increase employee use of alternative transportation. Alternative Transportation - Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles: Palo Alto offers preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Austin | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Austin Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Austin Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 401 W. 4th Street Austin, TX 78701 United States T +1 512 678 9100 Map We've moved! Our Austin office is now located at 401 W. 4th Street. Overview The Austin office opened in 2021 with a team of established Kirkland lawyers who relocated, as well as local lateral hires. The Austin team provides advice to clients on sophisticated transactions and litigation in Texas and around the world in collaboration with colleagues across Kirkland’s global platform and leading practices. The lawyers in the Austin office are especially well-positioned to advise clients in infrastructure, energy and renewables, as well as the technology sector. We are committed to supporting Central Texas’s business, academic, legal aid and nonprofit organizations as an active member of the Austin business community. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 14 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Kodiak Gas Services on Offering of Common Stock 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone’s Tropical Smoothie on $270 Million WBS Issuance, Including $90 Million of Subordinated Class M Notes 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Argano on Acquisition of Ascend 13 May 2026 Award Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon More Unless otherwise indicated, attorneys listed on this website are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Brussels | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Brussels Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Brussels Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP Avenue Louise 149 1050 Brussels Belgium T +32 2 881 82 00 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch We've moved! Our Brussels office is now located at Avenue Louise 149. Overview Kirkland’s Brussels office is home to an Antitrust & Competition Team recognized for its deep experience in high-stakes merger control and antitrust matters. We advise an international client base on transactions and investigations across Europe and beyond, working seamlessly with our global antitrust team. We regularly represent clients before the European Commission, national competition authorities and the EU Courts. Our practice has particular strength in handling complex cross-border merger control matters, including filings under the EU Merger Regulation, Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and foreign direct investment (FDI) regimes across multiple jurisdictions. Our team is known for guiding clients through challenging and innovative cross-border M&A transactions, including those involving novel deal structures, fix-it-first remedies, carve-out divestments and behavioral commitments. In addition, we act in some of the most prominent abuse of dominance and cartel investigations in Europe. Clients value our strategic insights and practical understanding of the fast-evolving regulatory environment, including the enforcement approaches of both the European institutions and national authorities. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 05 May 2026 Award Partners Matthew Elliott and David Higgins Recognized Among Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers by Private Equity News 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal ’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables 23 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Accel-KKR in Spinout of ECRI’s Healthcare Spend Management and Recall Management Solutions Business 23 April 2026 Award Kirkland Earns Two SecondaryLink Awards for Law Firm of the Year More Belgian legal notices Corporate information Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership under the laws of Delaware (US) with registered office at 160 Greentree Drive, Suite 101, Dover, Kent, Delaware 19904, and registered with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Belgian branch of Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (“ Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) ”) is located at Kunstlaan/Avenue des Arts 6-9, B-1000 Brussels (Belgium), and registered with the Belgian Crossroads Bank of Enterprises with registration number VAT BE 0741.819.079. Services provided by qualified lawyers subject to professional rules of conduct The services provided to you and the contract under which those services are provided is with Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) and not with any individual partner, employee, or agent of Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch). A list of the names of the partners of Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) who are registered with the Brussels Bar is available below: Balfour, Alasdair Dhana, Satyen Gardner, Mark Gnatzy, Philipp Rimsa, Andris Schaefer, Enrica Sinclair-Thomson, Matthew Van Melkebeke, Athina Wilson, Thomas The lawyers engaged by Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) have a place of establishment in Belgium and are registered on either the A-list (“Tableau”), the “EU list” or the “B list” of the Dutch-language section of the Brussels Bar Association (NOAB). Their names and contact details can be verified on the NOAB website ( https://www.advocaat.be/en/search-lawyer?lang=en ). They are also subject to the ethical and professional rules of conduct available on the same website ( https://www.baliebrussel.be/foreign-lawyers-2/ethical-and-professional-rules/ ).   Insurance Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) maintains professional indemnity insurance covering the activities of Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch), details of ‎which are held at our office referred to above and upon request will be provided to you or will ‎be sent to you by post or e-mail. In addition hereto, the attorneys-at-law of Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) benefit from the professional liability insurance concluded by either their home country professional bar association, or NOAB, to the benefit of their members (more information on the NOAB insurance: coverage of EUR 2,500,000 per damage event, insured by Amlin Europe NV, see https://www.baliebrussel.be/foreign-lawyers-2/insurance-and-social-security/ and Professional Liability Insurance - Belgium ). Protection of personal data Our Global Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.kirkland.com/privacy-and-disclaimers . In relation to the activities of Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch), you have a right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority (for Belgium: the Belgian Data Protection Authority, at www.dataprotectionauthority.be ). Complaints & Dispute Resolution If you have any comments or concerns about the services that we provide, Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP (Belgian branch) has a Complaints Handling Policy which sets out the timeframe ‎and steps that we will take to resolve your dissatisfaction or complaint, a copy of which will be ‎provided to you on request by post or email. ‎In the event that you are not satisfied with our response, you have the possibility to reach out to the President of NOAB to obtain an advice, file a formal complaint, or to initiate a dispute resolution procedure (more information: https://www.advocaat.be/en/practical/i-have-a-problem-with-my-lawyer ). Terms of Engagement Our applicable terms of engagement are properly communicated to all (prospective) clients and upon request will be provided to you or will ‎be sent to you by post or e-mail. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Close Back Hong Kong | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Hong Kong Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Hong Kong Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis 26th Floor, Gloucester Tower The Landmark 15 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong T +852 3761 3300 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview Kirkland’s first location in Asia, our Hong Kong office opened in 2006 to offer clients a full-service practice in the region. Our team has since grown to nearly 100 lawyers who provide sophisticated and commercial advice on cross-border M&A, private equity, capital markets and financing transactions; handle complex restructurings, workouts and defaults; and guide clients through high-stakes litigation, investigations and government enforcement matters. Attorneys in all of these practices have a deep familiarity with the local market, and also leverage the experience of colleagues from across Kirkland’s international offices. Less More A Look Inside Explore Our Hong Kong Office Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Assists Impact Therapeutics on its Hong Kong IPO 06 May 2026 Award Kirkland Recognized in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 30 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Assists CATL on its HK$39 Billion H-Share Placing 30 April 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises TPG on Debt Financing for its Acquisition of Tāmaki Health Group More About Kirkland & Ellis' Hong Kong Office Our Hong Kong practice is operated as Kirkland & Ellis. Kirkland & Ellis is a general partnership governed by the Delaware Uniform Partnership Act. Kirkland & Ellis is registered with and regulated by the Hong Kong Law Society. A list of the partners in Kirkland & Ellis is available on request. Lawyers based in Hong Kong who are admitted as solicitors in Hong Kong are regulated by the Law Society of Hong Kong. Certain lawyers based in Hong Kong are not admitted in Hong Kong but are registered with and regulated by the Hong Kong Law Society as Registered Foreign Lawyers. They may also be regulated by the relevant regulatory body in their place of admission. The Hong Kong Solicitors Guide to Professional Conduct published by the Law Society of Hong Kong sets out the rules and principles of professional conduct for practising solicitors and can be accessed by the following link: http://www.hklawsoc.org.hk/pub_e/professionalguide/volume1/default.asp We may from time to time use online information sources, including electronic verification, to meet our client due diligence obligations pursuant to Practice Direction P of the Law Society of Hong Kong. Less More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP London | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations London Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top London Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis International LLP 40 Leadenhall Street London EC3A 2AA United Kingdom T +44 20 7469 2000 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español We've moved! Our London office is now located at 40 Leadenhall Street EC3A 2AA. Overview Established in 1994, London is among our fastest growing offices. Our award-winning team of more than 500 attorneys focuses on advising financial investors, as well as private equity, real estate, special situations and other investment funds on European transactions, as well as multinationals and other public and private companies. Our lawyers work closely with our other European and international offices providing extensive experience in fund formation, corporate transactions, public and private debt financings, restructurings as well as antitrust, regulatory, intellectual property, litigation and investigations. Less More Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 14 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Brookfield on Befimmo Refinancing 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone’s Tropical Smoothie on $270 Million WBS Issuance, Including $90 Million of Subordinated Class M Notes 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Thoma Bravo-Backed Coupa on Acquisition of Rossum 12 May 2026 Article GP-Leds Transform The Credit Landscape More Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement London Gender Pay Gap Report  London SRA Data 2025 About Kirkland & Ellis International LLP's London Office GENERAL Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is an affiliate of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, with offices in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Beijing and Shanghai. It is a limited liability partnership established in Delaware, and the liability of its partners is limited in accordance with section 15-306(c) of the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act. Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is a multinational practice, the partners of which are Solicitors and Registered Foreign Lawyers (admitted in the U.S. and other jurisdictions), and is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 349107). The Solicitors' Code of Conduct can be accessed at http://www.sra.org.uk/code-of-conduct.page. A list of the partners, giving each partner's professional qualification and jurisdiction of qualification, is open for inspection at the address below. Kirkland & Ellis International LLP 40 Leadenhall Street | London | EC3A 2AA | UK Telephone: +44 (0)20 7469 2000 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7469 2001 | Email: [email protected] Kirkland & Ellis International LLP's registration number for Value Added Tax in the United Kingdom is GB 650 1040 94 COMPLAINTS If you would like to discuss how the service to you could be improved, or should there be any aspect of our service with which you are not satisfied at any time, you should raise the matter with the partner with whom you deal or with the head of the division or department where the work has been carried out. If you would like to make a formal complaint, including a complaint about any bill we have delivered to you, you should do so in writing addressed to the head of the relevant division or department or to the Complaints Counsel (Justine Cowling, General Counsel) and ask for a copy of our complaints procedure. We will look into your complaint carefully and promptly. If for any reason we are unable to resolve any problem between us, you may be able to use the complaints and redress procedures operated by the Legal Ombudsman. This service is open to all members of the public, certain small businesses, charities, clubs, societies, associations and trusts. There are time limits on making such a complaint, generally within six months of our final response to your complaint and no more than one year from the date of the act or omission being complained about or one year from the date when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint. The contact details for the Legal Ombudsman are: www.legalombudsman.org.uk / Phone 0300 555 0333 / [email protected] The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the professional regulator of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP and handles complaints relating to professional misconduct. Their website describes how you can raise concerns with them: www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/report-solicitor  INTEREST Where Kirkland & Ellis International LLP holds monies in its client accounts, it will ensure that interest paid will be fair and reasonable over the whole period for which client money is held. Kirkland & Ellis International LLP holds client accounts with NatWest Bank. Where funds are held in the Kirkland & Ellis International LLP General Client Accounts, sums in lieu of interest will be payable on the funds, calculated by reference to the bank's rates of interest for such accounts. The rates of interest are available on request from our Accounts. All funds held in separate designated accounts will receive the full amounts of interest credited by the banks. No interest is payable if the amount calculated on the balance held is £50 or less. INSURANCE In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Provision of Services Regulations 2009, our professional indemnity insurer is Pembroke Syndicate 4000 at Lloyds of London, 1 Lime Street, London EC2M 7HA (broker reference no. F10141613, Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited). FINANCIAL SERVICES Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but we are able in certain circumstances to offer a limited range of investment services to clients because we are authorised by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority which has complaints and redress procedures. We can only provide investment services, if they are an incidental part of the professional services we are engaged to provide. We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Prudential Regulation Authority of England. However we are included on the register maintained by the FCA so that we can carry on insurance distribution activity which is broadly the advising on, selling and administration of insurance contracts. This part of our business, including arrangements for complaints or redress if something goes wrong, is regulated by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority. The register can be accessed via the FCA website.  Kirkland & Ellis International LLP acts as a legal adviser; it is not part of our role to give advice on the merits of investment transactions. Any investment decision is for our clients to make and no communication by us should be treated as an invitation or inducement to our clients to engage in investment activity. ANTI CORRUPTION STATEMENT Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is subject to the UK Bribery Act 2010 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in respect of its activities throughout the world and has adopted Anti-Corruption policies which have been approved by senior management. The policies are based on an assessment of the external and internal bribery risks that face us and reflect the standards we expect those who perform services for us and on our behalf to abide by when acting on our behalf. ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Our anti-money laundering (AML) policies are generally based on the highest standards that are required in the jurisdictions where we conduct business. We conduct customer due diligence enquiries based on the FATF recommendations and the EU Fourth Money Laundering Directive. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP About Kirkland | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home About Kirkland Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top About Kirkland English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview We are an international law firm that serves a broad range of clients around the world 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 white collar and government disputes. We offer the highest quality legal advice coupled with extraordinary, tailored service to deliver exceptional results to our clients and help their businesses succeed. We invest in the brightest legal talent and build dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their respective areas. And we believe in empowering our lawyers, encouraging entrepreneurialism, operating ethically and with integrity, and collaborating to bring our best to every engagement. These principles have guided us in building successful long-term partnerships with clients since our founding in 1909. Less More 110+ Years of Excellence Read about our history Approximately 4,000 Attorneys Firmwide Meet our lawyers Offices in 23 Cities Around the World Explore our offices Services Transactional : Our lawyers negotiate and close highly sophisticated transactions, representing public and private companies and private equity investors across a broad range of complex engagements. Litigation : Our t rial lawyers represent companies involved in business-critical lawsuits. We offer a deep bench of lawyers who have been taking cases to verdict since the early stages of their careers. Our trial-ready approach often yields better outcomes in disputes long before trial. We also regularly represent companies and boards in white collar and government-facing litigation, where substantial financial and reputational interests are at stake. Intellectual Property : Clients benefit from our critical mass of lawyers who are trained in a variety of technical disciplines with experience in litigation, transactions and counseling matters involving all areas of intellectual property. Restructuring : Our restructuring lawyers navigate clients through the turmoil of situations involving financially troubled companies, with a powerful combination of sophisticated business advisory and crisis management and extensive experience in U.S., UK and international insolvency matters. Less More Kirkland Ranks #1 in BTI’s Client Service A-Team Learn More Who We Are Our lawyers around the world work together in multidisciplinary teams to provide full-service capabilities to clients on their most complex legal matters. We have no headquarters location and operate as an integrated whole, with a culture that encourages and draws strength from the diversity of our employees' backgrounds, knowledge and skills, and supports the wellbeing of our employees. Our open assignment system allows each attorney to choose the practice areas and matters on which they work. This entrepreneurial approach yields higher levels of commitment and morale, yielding better results for clients. 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Ranked firms and individuals demonstrate the qualities most valued by clients, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence and commitment. Kirkland’s practice groups and individual attorneys have continually been recognized by Chambers . Kirkland Attorneys Ranked Among Best in the World Share + Copy Link Chambers & Partners annually conducts extensive research and analysis based on comments from thousands of clients and peers around the world to compile an independent and objective list of talent available at the highest level of legal practice. Ranked firms and individuals demonstrate the qualities most valued by clients, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence and commitment. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Bay Area – Palo Alto | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Bay Area – Palo Alto Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Bay Area – Palo Alto Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 3330 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States T +1 650 859 7000 Map Français English 中文(简体) Deutsch Español Présentation Nous disposons de deux bureaux en Californie du Nord, avec environ 40 avocats basés à Palo Alto et près de 160 à San Francisco. Ils travaillent en équipes intégrées et s’appuient sur l’expérience du réseau international de Kirkland. Notre équipe de private equity en Californie du Nord compte parmi les plus importantes équipes d’avocats specialisés de la région, et représente des investisseurs à toutes les étapes du cycle d’investissement. L’équipe de Palo Alto est spécialisée dans les opérations concernent les entreprises de croissance et de taille intermédiaire. Notre équipe de propriété intellectuelle conseille nos clients sur des transactions, ainsi que sur des contentieux comme la contrefaçon de brevets et de secrets commerciaux à enjeux élevés aux États-Unis, en Europe et en Asie. Notre bureau de Palo Alto a largement contribué à notre succès en Californie du Nord depuis son ouverture en 2008. L’équipe contribue également au bien commun dans la Silicon Valley, avec des services d’assitance juridictionnelle aux plus démunis et du bénévolat. Less More A Look Inside Explore Our Palo Alto Office Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 13 May 2026 Award Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon 07 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Midship on Sale to Optro 07 May 2026 Award Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Daily Journal 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal ’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables More Palo Alto Office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP Pursues LEED Certification  In keeping with California's commitment to be an environmental leader, Kirkland's new Palo Alto location is LEED ® certified under the Commercial Interiors rating system, achieving LEED Silver Certification. Under the LEED green building certification program, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council ® , the office established benchmarks for recycling waste, reducing energy and water use, using environmentally responsible materials and improving air quality. LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) guided the following efforts in Palo Alto, among many others. Water Use Reduction: The office employs efficient plumbing fixtures that, in aggregate, use over 35 percent less water than baseline occupant usage for the building. Alternative Transit - Bike Storage and Changing Room: Palo Alto provides secure bicycle storage and shower and changing facilities to increase employee use of alternative transportation. Alternative Transportation - Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles: Palo Alto offers preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles. Green Power: Palo Alto has engaged in a two-year contract to purchase 100 percent of the office's electricity from renewable resources. Green Cleaning: The office ensures that green cleaning products are incorporated into janitorial services, including floor cleaners, paper products and trash bags. Products are non-hazardous and have a low environmental impact. Recycled Content: Materials made with recycled content - including furniture and furnishings - are used throughout the Palo Alto office. Less More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Social Commitment | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Social Commitment Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Social Commitment Explore Social Commitment Social Commitment Welcoming Environment Charitable Giving Pro Bono Wellbeing Overview We are committed to advancing the communities in which we live and work, and we dedicate substantial energy, talent and resources to meaningful causes and initiatives that reflect our values and vision. For us, it’s simple. We have a responsibility to make a difference and to help our communities succeed. And we bring the same energy and discipline to this pursuit as we do to our service to clients. To fulfill our mission, we provide pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford counsel; we support charitable and law-related organizations through the Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; and we welcome all attorneys irrespective of race, religion, gender or ethnicity. Less More Photo Highlights In 2025, we gave back to our communities and supported one another in a variety of meaningful ways. In 2025, we gave back to our communities and supported one another in a variety of meaningful ways. News & Recognition News & Recognition 12 March 2026 Award D.C. Courts Named 84 Kirkland Attorneys to Pro Bono Honor Roll 14 October 2025 Award Kirkland Honored With 2025 Pro Bono Partner Award From DRLC 25 September 2025 Award Kirkland Receives a 2025 “Beacon of Justice Award” From NLADA 30 June 2025 Award Associate Eric Tarosky Receives D.C. 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We seek long-term, partnering relationships with clients, to the end of providing the best total solution to their legal needs. Results-Oriented At K&E we stress — and clients rightfully expect — good results. Our lawyers employ innovative, pragmatic strategies and hard work to ensure that our clients' legal needs are met. Our success depends on close coordination with our clients, and our lawyers work collaboratively to set objectives, develop budgets and conduct periodic reviews to measure our progress against those objectives. Less More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Bay Area – Palo Alto | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Bay Area – Palo Alto Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Bay Area – Palo Alto Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 3330 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States T +1 650 859 7000 Map Deutsch English 中文(简体) Français Español Überblick In Nordkalifornien sind wir mit rund 40 Anwälten in Palo Alto und etwa 160 Anwälten in San Francisco vertreten, die in integrierten Teams arbeiten und sich die Erfahrung aus dem internationalen Netzwerk von Kirkland zunutze machen. Unser Private-Equity-Praxis in Nordkalifornien gehört zu den größten auf Private Equity spezialisierten Teams in der Region und vertritt Investoren in allen Phasen des Investitionszyklus. Das Team in Palo Alto verfügt über besondere Erfahrung mit Wachstumskapital- und Mid-Market-Transaktionen. Zudem beraten unsere Anwälte in Palo Alto Mandanten in allen transaktionsbezogenen IP-Fragen sowie bei Patentverletzungen und vertreten sie in Verfahren rund um den Verrat von Geschäftsgeheimnissen in den USA, Europa und Asien. 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Under the LEED green building certification program, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council ® , the office established benchmarks for recycling waste, reducing energy and water use, using environmentally responsible materials and improving air quality. LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) guided the following efforts in Palo Alto, among many others. Water Use Reduction: The office employs efficient plumbing fixtures that, in aggregate, use over 35 percent less water than baseline occupant usage for the building. Alternative Transit - Bike Storage and Changing Room: Palo Alto provides secure bicycle storage and shower and changing facilities to increase employee use of alternative transportation. Alternative Transportation - Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles: Palo Alto offers preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles. Green Power: Palo Alto has engaged in a two-year contract to purchase 100 percent of the office's electricity from renewable resources. Green Cleaning: The office ensures that green cleaning products are incorporated into janitorial services, including floor cleaners, paper products and trash bags. Products are non-hazardous and have a low environmental impact. Recycled Content: Materials made with recycled content - including furniture and furnishings - are used throughout the Palo Alto office. Weniger Mehr Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Frankfurt | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Frankfurt Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Frankfurt Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis International LLP Junghofstraße 9 60315 Frankfurt am Main Germany T +49 69 7500 250000 Map English Deutsch Overview The Frankfurt office opened in 2024 with a team of leading attorneys focused on private equity/M&A transactions, public takeovers, carve-outs and joint ventures, as well as insolvencies and financial restructurings. It has a particular emphasis on the energy and infrastructure, technology and financial sectors. Our Frankfurt team comprises German-qualified lawyers who are fluent in both German and English, with substantial domestic and international experience. From our office in the city’s financial district, the team works closely with colleagues in Kirkland’s Munich  office and across our global network in Europe, the U.S., Asia and the Middle East. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Bay Area – Palo Alto | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Bay Area – Palo Alto Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Bay Area – Palo Alto Related Lawyers Kirkland & Ellis LLP 3330 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States T +1 650 859 7000 Map Español English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Descripción general En el norte de California, contamos con dos oficinas: la sede de Palo Alto, que está compuesta por 40 abogados aproximadamente y la sede de San Francisco, que consta de casi 160 abogados. Ambas oficinas trabajan en equipos integrados y aprovechan la experiencia de la red internacional de Kirkland. Nuestro equipo de fondos de capital privado de inversión (private equity) del norte de California se encuentra entre los grupos más grandes de private equity de la región y representa a inversionistas en todas las etapas del ciclo de inversión. El equipo de Palo Alto tiene particular experiencia en operaciones mid-market y de capital de desarrollo (growth equity). Nuestro equipo de propiedad intelectual asesora a clientes sobre operaciones de propiedad intelectual, en procedimientos contenciosos así como en asuntos de alta importancia relativos a infracciones de patentes y procedimientos contenciosos relativos a vulneración de secretos comerciales en juzgados de todo EE. UU., Europa y Asia. Nuestra oficina de Palo Alto ha sido el elemento clave de nuestro éxito en el norte de California desde su inauguración en 2008. El equipo también ha demostrado su dedicación a las comunidades de Silicon Valley mediante la prestación de servicios pro bono y trabajos de voluntariado. Menos Más A Look Inside Explore Our Palo Alto Office Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 13 May 2026 Award Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon 07 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Midship on Sale to Optro 07 May 2026 Award Kirkland Honored With CLAY Award by the Daily Journal 01 May 2026 Award Partner Mark Boyagi Named Among PEI’s Annual “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” 28 April 2026 Award Kirkland Ranks #1 in The Deal ’s Q1 2026 Out-of-Court Restructuring and Bankruptcy League Tables Más Palo Alto Office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP Pursues LEED Certification  In keeping with California's commitment to be an environmental leader, Kirkland's new Palo Alto location is LEED ® certified under the Commercial Interiors rating system, achieving LEED Silver Certification. Under the LEED green building certification program, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council ® , the office established benchmarks for recycling waste, reducing energy and water use, using environmentally responsible materials and improving air quality. LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) guided the following efforts in Palo Alto, among many others. Water Use Reduction: The office employs efficient plumbing fixtures that, in aggregate, use over 35 percent less water than baseline occupant usage for the building. Alternative Transit - Bike Storage and Changing Room: Palo Alto provides secure bicycle storage and shower and changing facilities to increase employee use of alternative transportation. Alternative Transportation - Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles: Palo Alto offers preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Intellectual Property | Services | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Services Intellectual Property Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Intellectual Property Related Professionals Overview Kirkland & Ellis continues to set the bar high, combining deep legal knowledge with a dynamic, client-focused approach that drives success across a broad spectrum. At the heart is a team of dedicated trial lawyers, adept at handling a wide range of cases against high-stakes competitors. - IAM Patent 1000, 2025 Our intellectual property practice protects our clients’ ideas, technology, products and brands. Global clients in wide-ranging industries engage us on complex IP litigation, transactions and counseling matters. From market leaders to dynamic startups, we help clients protect their market position and maximize their intellectual property. Due to the volume, size and nature of the cases we try and deals we structure, our clients benefit from our significant market intelligence. With decades of experience, our IP litigation attorneys have achieved extraordinary results in patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret misappropriation and advertising matters, and they excel in large-scale, bet-the-company cases. We have extensive experience in venues where IP cases are most often litigated, and we try cases before juries, judges and arbitrators in state courts, district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition, we have extensive experience trying cases in venues across the United Kingdom. Our cross-Atlantic presence, seamless integration between offices and experience coordinating worldwide multijurisdictional litigation provide a unique offering to our clients, which is unmatched in IP litigation. In addition, we have nearly 100 lawyers fully dedicated to negotiating, structuring and closing complex transactions driven by innovation or technological opportunities, including joint ventures, strategic alliances, licenses, outsourcing, collaborations and other strategic commercial agreements. Because we represent clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to middle-market companies to growth-stage businesses, we see business arrangements from all perspectives and fully understand the diverse needs of all parties to a particular transaction. Less More Practice Areas Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Artificial Intelligence & Related Fields Copyright Litigation & Counseling Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Internet & Social Media ITC Section 337 Proceedings Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances Licensing Life Sciences Intellectual Property Open Source Software Patent Infringement Litigation Patent Office Post-Grant Proceedings Sourcing & Information Technology Technology & IP Transactions Trade Secrets Litigation Trademark Litigation & Counseling 18 September 2025 BTI Honors Kirkland on Fearsome Foursome and IP Litigation Powerhouse Lists Learn More 90+ Years Integral part of Kirkland since 1925 Tier 1 in Intellectual Property Chambers USA , 2006–2025 Tier 1 in Trademark, Patent, ITC, Life Science, Copyright IP Stars, 2021–2025 Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 14 May 2026 Award Partner Shellie Freedman Named a “New York Power Lawyer” by The Hollywood Reporter 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Americold on Joint Venture with EQT 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Blackstone’s Tropical Smoothie on $270 Million WBS Issuance, Including $90 Million of Subordinated Class M Notes 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Argano on Acquisition of Ascend 13 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Thoma Bravo-Backed Coupa on Acquisition of Rossum More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Shanghai | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Shanghai Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Shanghai Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis International LLP 11th Floor, HSBC Building, Shanghai IFC 8 Century Avenue, Pudong New District 200120 Shanghai P.R. China T +86 21 3857 6300 Map English 中文(简体) Français Deutsch Español Overview Our Shanghai office opened in 2009 to further strengthen our capabilities in China, Asia-Pacific and worldwide. It now features a team of 9 attorneys, along with other legal professionals, who are well-versed in domestic and international legal issues and fluent in English and Mandarin. Our highly regarded dispute resolution, government and internal investigations team combines their on-the-ground experience in Asia with the resources of Kirkland attorneys globally — including former senior U.S. and U.K. government officials. Attorneys in the office also handle a full spectrum of complex, cross-border corporate, M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions. 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Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is licensed to operate as a foreign law firm in China by the Ministry of Justice. Under Ministry of Justice regulations, foreign law firms in China are permitted, amongst other things, to provide consultancy services on non-Chinese law and on international conventions and practices, and to provide information on the impact of the Chinese legal environment. Under the same regulations, foreign law firms in China are not permitted to conduct Chinese legal affairs, including rendering legal opinions upon Chinese law. The contents of this website do not constitute an opinion upon Chinese law. If you require such an opinion you should obtain it from a Chinese law firm (we would be happy to assist in arranging this). Less More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Nashville | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Nashville Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Nashville Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 150 3rd Avenue South Suite 1220 Nashville, TN 37201 United States T +1 629 222 0100 Map Overview The Nashville office launched in 2026 and includes lawyers across our litigation and transactional practices. Our attorneys in Nashville work in integrated teams across the Firm’s leading global platform to deliver exceptional results for clients in their most complex matters. The Nashville litigation team brings extensive experience at trial and in large, complex commercial disputes, class actions, product liability and mass tort matters, while our transactional attorneys support our best-in-class private equity, M&A and corporate transactions platform. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Philadelphia | Locations | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Locations Philadelphia Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Philadelphia Related Professionals Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2005 Market Street Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States T +1 215 268 5000 Map Overview Our Philadelphia office opened in 2025 in the city’s vibrant central business district. The office is home to an award-winning litigation team with experience in high-stakes product liability, mass torts and complex commercial disputes, alongside a growing transactional practice focused on private equity and mergers and acquisitions. By collaborating and fully integrating with lawyers across Kirkland’s offices, our attorneys in Philadelphia capitalize on Kirkland’s leading global platform. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Restructuring | Services | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home Services Restructuring Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Restructuring Related Professionals Overview They are the very best at what they do. - Chambers Global, 2024 Our market-leading Restructuring Group provides a broad range of business advisory and crisis management skills to navigate clients through the turmoil of situations involving financially troubled companies. With nearly 250 attorneys in the Firm’s U.S., London, Munich, Frankfurt and Hong Kong offices, the group is a leader in complex domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. Kirkland’s Restructuring Group, along with hundreds of other attorneys with specific restructuring experience throughout the Firm, operates worldwide as one practice to provide seamless service to restructuring clients facing complicated global issues and has experience across multiple industries, including automotive, media, entertainment, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail and real estate. Our lawyers have unique, widespread experience in all forms of complex financial and operational restructurings and insolvency proceedings, including representing debtors, distressed investors, and creditors in all restructuring efforts both in and out of Chapter 11. Kirkland acts on behalf of domestic and multinational corporations experiencing financial difficulties, lenders or creditors in contentious restructurings, and private equity or hedge funds looking to take a stake in a stressed or distressed company. Furthermore, we regularly draw upon and benefit from the experience of Kirkland's internationally recognized lawyers in securities, debt finance, tax, real estate, litigation and intellectual property to provide the full-service capabilities our clients need for the various legal matters they retain Kirkland to handle. Less More Practice Areas Creditors & Committees Debtor Experience Environmental International & Cross-Border Insolvency Out-of-Court Restructurings Named #1 Firm in the World in Restructuring Nine Years in a Row Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 30 Rankings, 2017–2025 Bankruptcy Law Firm of the Year Chambers USA Awards, 2024 #1 in Out-of-Court Restructurings The Deal , 2024 Insights" > News & Insights News & Insights 07 October 2026 - 10 October 2026 Speaking Engagement The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges 12 May 2026 Press Release Kirkland Advises Lone Star Funds on Debt Financing of its Dual Acquisition and Future Combination of RadiciGroup’s High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals Businesses and DOMO Engineered Materials 06 May 2026 Award Kirkland Recognized in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide 05 May 2026 Kirkland Alert Waldorf: English Court Approves Second Restructuring Plan, Despite HMRC Opposition 30 April 2026 Award Partner Ciara Foster Named an “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds & Workouts More Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Riyadh Shanghai Europe Brussels Frankfurt London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York Philadelphia Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. 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About Kirkland Alumni Locations Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon | News | Kirkland & Ellis LLP Home News & Insights Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon Menu Lawyers Services Social Commitment Careers News & Insights Locations About Alumni Privacy & Disclaimers Attorney Advertising © 2026 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Top Award Lawdragon Nine Partners Recognized as Leading Global Cyber Lawyers by Lawdragon 13 May 2026 Lawdragon named nine Kirkland partners to its 2026 list of the “500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers,” which honors lawyers who handle critical online threats, protect valuable data, and build compliance programs to guard against corporate espionage and national security risks in the cyber domain, as well as dealmakers who ensure data and privacy compliance in complex tech transactions.  The following Kirkland partners were recognized: Devin Anderson — Class Actions, including Data Breach, Privacy Daisy Darvall — Technology Transactions, Privacy, Data Security Lucie Duvall — Privacy, Data Security, especially Competition Emma Flett — Technology Transactions, Privacy, Data Security Christopher Leach — Investigations, including Data Privacy, Consumer Protection Bethany Lobo — Data Breach, Cybersecurity, Litigation Lisa Madigan — Investigations, including Data Privacy, Consumer Protection Martin Roth — Class Actions, especially Data, Genomic Privacy Sunil Shenoi — Investigations, Data Security, Privacy   Related Professionals Devin S. 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