About

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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.


Chambers Review

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a sophisticated litigation team well known for its experience acting in high-profile and complex disputes. The firm frequently advises clients on cross-border matters including shareholder actions, commercial claims and contested corporate transactions. The team also has particular expertise representing private equity firms.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Eliis represented Appian on litigation stemming from the termination of the sale of two Brazilian mines to Sibanye Stillwater.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rajinder Bassi
3
Rajinder Bassi
3
Band 3

Rajinder Bassi leads the firm's London international litigation and arbitration group and represents clients in a range of complex corporate and commercial disputes. She has particular experience advising clients in the private equity sphere.

Rajinder is a very impressive partner and good at difficult commercial, multi-jurisdictional litigation. She good under pressure and well organised.

She's absolutely spectacular.

Rajinder is excellent to work with.

Rajinder Bassi is an excellent, strong, and dependable litigator who can clearly cut through to the key issues.

Rajinder Bassi is a true leader who inspires great confidence.

Noah Stewart-Ornstein
5
Noah Stewart-Ornstein
5
Band 5
Noah Stewart-Ornstein assists clients in a range of disputes, particularly in connection with joint venture and shareholder agreements and complex contractual claims.

Noah Stewart-Ornstein is a pleasure to work with.

Noah is a brilliant litigator and a lovely person.

An incredibly quick and smart litigator, who is always on the ball; Noah is exceptionally detail orientated with great understanding of overall strategy

Noah has more energy than a power station, he's a dynamo.

Noah is enthusiastic and imaginative, as well as highly diligent.

Richard Boynton
5
Richard Boynton
5
Band 5
Richard Boynton is noted for his representation of companies and private equity funds in high-stakes contentious matters. He is also recognised for his ability to handle litigation which contains an insolvency element.

Richard Boynton is charm personified. He is on top of every detail, while never losing sight of the bigger picture. He provides clients with outstanding advice, combining realism with creativity.

Richard is all over the detail and strategically minded.

Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis

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London (Firms)

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

Rajinder Bassi
3
Rajinder Bassi
3
Band 3
Noah Stewart-Ornstein
5
Noah Stewart-Ornstein
5
Band 5
Richard Boynton
5
Richard Boynton
5
Band 5

Members

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