UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Kirkland & Ellis has a reputable International Trade & National Security group that offers sanctions expertise between the USA, Europe and Asia. The group advises clients across industries, including private equity and asset management, among others.
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Kirkland & Ellis are practical and pragmatic.
Kirkland & Ellis provide very responsive and solution-oriented advice.
Kirkland & Ellis provide a combination of clear analysis delivered in a timely manner.
Kirkland & Ellis have good understanding in the commercial context across various sanctions regimes.
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Marcus Thompson is a part of Kirkland & Ellis's government and internal investigations practice. Thompson leverages his experiences in government and in-house to advise large multinationals across industries on sanctions compliance, including financial crime risk and export controls.
He has an ability to distil reams of regulations into digestible summaries that are tailored to the specific facts.
Marcus knows the industry and has a very good client focus.
Marcus provides insightful advice in a timely manner.
Marcus has excellent technical knowledge in this area and is well versed in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional sanctions queries.
Edward Malcolm regularly assists clients on export controls and compliance issues.
Ed is a highly skilled professional with a very strong business acumen. His advice is smart and very pragmatic.
Ed's knowledge in this area is massive. His confidence in this subject also allows us to feel confident that we are making informed decisions.
It's always a pleasure working with Ed, who provides insightful advice in a timely manner.
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