Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : Global-wide
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With sustainability considerations increasingly influencing the flow of capital in the global marketplace, Kirkland’s Sustainability Group provides clients with sophisticated, multidisciplinary advice and state-of-the-art market intelligence as they navigate the opportunities and challenges related to sustainability investing across the investment and operational life cycles.
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Kirkland & Ellis has a very strong practice advising top-tier private equity funds on matters relating to ESG, sustainable finance and impact investing. Its lawyers also handle green bond issuances and climate-focused fund formation matters, as well as advising on ESG regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
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Kirkland & Ellis is acting as lead counsel for Target Corporation and various current and former directors in a consolidated securities class action regarding its 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Collection and related ESG/DEI disclosure allegations.
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Kirkland & Ellis stands out for bringing a genuinely commercial lens to its ESG advice. The team strikes the right balance of neither over-engineering solutions nor minimizing issues that warrant attention, and consistently delivers pragmatic guidance that fits naturally with our firm’s approach and risk framework.
Kirkland & Ellis has genuine subject matter expertise and market knowledge.
Kirkland & Ellis stands out for its calibre of partners and associates, client base, political connectedness and understanding, ability to spot issues early, practical and commercial advice and for the team's genuine care for its clients.
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Alexandra has created a phenomenal practice and in my view, it is the best ESG practice globally. It is all down to her vision and leadership.
Alexandra is a strategic visionary in the ESG legal advisory space and one of the most thoughtful practitioners working at the intersection of sustainability, private capital and regulatory risk.
Alexandra Farmer is a great leader and has a thoughtful take on emerging issues.
Alexandra is hands down a top ESG and Sustainability lawyer in the US. She consistently helps us navigate client negotiations and regulatory questions where precedent is limited and judgment is the key ingredient.
Alexandra is a consummate professional and is savvy to her clients' needs.
Rebecca Perlman is a responsible investment expert and has led work on B Corp certification.
Rebecca Perlman has a deep understanding of sustainability governance and reporting and is highly plugged in to the rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
Rebecca combines deep knowledge of European sustainability regulation and the EMEA alternative investment market with a keen sensitivity to the competing priorities and regulatory requirements across other regions, including the United States. She is a rising star in the ESG legal world and a key addition to the Kirkland team.
I really love working with Rebecca as she has great combination of personality, sophistication and the ability to adjust to business needs.
Mary Beth Houlihan has strong expertise in advising major private equity funds on ESG diligence and regulatory matters. Houlihan also assists with transactional mandates relating to ESG.
Mary Beth is commercially sophisticated and has a good take on the latest trends.
Mary Beth Houlihan always provides an attentive client service and brings an impressive array of knowledge across substantive areas of law.
Mary Beth combines deep subject matter expertise with a client-oriented communication style that makes complex material accessible and useful.
Daniel D'Ambrosio receives strong praise for his work on ESG and impact investing for private equity funds, corporates and lenders. He has particular expertise in sustainable finance matters and business and human rights work.
Daniel is extremely commercial and is always considering practical implications for managers. He is very responsive and has built great relationships with his clients across the industry.
Daniel is a strong lawyer with great depth of knowledge and understanding of complex issues. He is also very likeable, easy to work with and delivers quality and attentive service to his clients.
Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)
Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)
Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)
Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)
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Alexandra Farmer
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