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David A Handler

David A Handler

High Net Worth 2025

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Kirkland & Ellis
 Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Private Wealth Law: Central Region

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

Private Wealth Law

Illinois

10 years ranked

Family Offices & Funds Structuring

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David A. Handler is a partner in the Trusts and Estates Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He concentrates his practice on trust and estate planning and administration, representing owners of closely-held businesses, family offices, principals of private equity and venture capital funds, individuals and families of significant wealth, and establishing and administering private foundations and other charitable organizations.

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Private Wealth Law: Central Region - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Handler of Kirkland & Ellis is hugely well regarded by other trust and estate attorneys and has strong expertise in trust and estate planning and administration.

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Private Wealth Law - Illinois

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Handler of Kirkland & Ellis is a nationally renowned figure for his work and expertise in the field. He specialises in providing sophisticated private wealth planning for individuals in the private equity space.

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Family Offices & Funds Structuring - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

David Handler has a wealth of experience advising family offices, principals of private equity and venture capital funds, and privately owned enterprises on an impressive range of complex structuring matters.

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Strengths

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  • David Handler is excellent with his clients. He is a great advocate for them.

    Private Wealth Law: Central RegionChambers High Net Worth

  • David is excellent with his clients and he is a great advocate for them.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • David Handler is an exceptional estate planning attorney and he leads the group as an industry expert. He's a a truly respected estate planner within the estate planning Bar.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • David is a fabulous lawyer. He has a really good expertise in planning for folks in the private equity space and family offices. He's a first-class lawyer.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • David is able to translate ivory tower issues into proactive advice.

    Family Offices & Funds StructuringChambers High Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Kirkland & Ellis (6)

Illinois

USA - Nationwide

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