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Kirkland & Ellis

Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

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Kirkland & Ellis

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a highly-renowned private equity practice with unrivalled multi-jurisdictional capabilities. The law firm's extensive international coverage includes excellent private equity teams in London, Munich and Hong Kong and throughout the USA, particularly in New York and Chicago. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in handling high-end buyouts and a range of related matters, with notable expertise in negotiating and structuring leveraged acquisitions.

• Considerable experience acting for leading private equity firms in a variety of industries, as well as related portfolio companies and major financial institutions.

• Significant private equity experience across a range of industries and sectors.

Key contact

Jon Ballis in Chicago and David Higgins in London are key contacts for private equity matters.

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Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis have a strong ability to manage complex processes, even in tight timelines. The team are very solutions-focused.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Kirkland knows what we like and understands our bells and whistles. The lawyers adapt to our culture and provide great tailored advice.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Kirkland's lawyers conducted themselves with the highest degree of professionalism. They are responsive, hardworking and bring a can-do attitude.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal

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