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Kirkland & Ellis

Litigation: General Commercial

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Litigation: General Commercial - California

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis has a superb team that provides expertise in the full gamut of complex litigation for a number of multinational corporations. The firm is proficient in class action cases as well as appellate matters in federal and state courts, with notable expertise in areas including breach of contract claims and antitrust work.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP represented Instructure Holdings in a putative class action alleging that the company's Canvas Ed Tech platform collects, stores, analyzes, and shares students' sensitive data without effective consent.

Strengths

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  • I was very impressed by the team's ability to dive in and understand the details.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has a deep and unparalleled bench. It is able to cover all aspects of a case.

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  • Kirkland has an immense focus on executing strategy, with assertiveness and strength of conviction on behalf of the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Holscher
    Mark Holscher

    Mark Holscher

    Mark Holscher offers considerable experience in a range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract and intellectual property matters, as well as additional expertise in securities litigation.

    • Mark has really good analytical skills and is really thoughtful in approaching delicate matters.

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    • Mark is excellent in his ability to manage complex issues in elegant ways.

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  • Mark McKane
    Mark McKane

    Mark McKane

    Mark McKane has a vibrant commercial disputes practice and is held in particularly high esteem for his abilities in bankruptcy disputes.

    • Mark digs in, gets answers quickly and can figure out the path forward early in a case.

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  • Sierra Elizabeth
    Sierra Elizabeth

    Sierra Elizabeth

    Sierra Elizabeth's practice focuses on complex litigation, with particular strength in product liability and toxic torts defense. She has notable experience representing clients at trial in both federal and state courts.

    • Sierra is a brilliant trial lawyer. She is fantastic on her feet and is thoughtful in her examinations.

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    • Sierra has a real gift for standing her ground on issues but always doing so in a very professional way. She's a true advocate and a very talented litigator.

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  • William Oxley
    William Oxley

    William Oxley

    William Oxley comes highly recommended for his expertise representing clients in commercial disputes, including significant product liability matters. He offers experience acting for clients in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

    • William Oxley listens, he has superb trial skills and an excellent presence in the courtroom. He also has a reputation that precedes him.

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