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Environment: Mainly Transactional - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is an established litigation firm with a broad reach. Known for taking on high-profile cases for large industrial companies, including in energy and engineering clients, the firm's specialties include enforcement actions, toxic torts and advising on the environmental aspects in complex transactions. The team is also notable for their particular ability in managing serious environmental contamination matters.

Notable practitioners

Brian Land and Stuart Drake are key contacts based in Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis led all environmental aspects for BAE Systems in its acquisition of Ball Corp's defense and commercial space unit.

Strengths

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