Private Wealth Law
Illinois
11 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
David A Handler
High Net Worth 2026
Ranked in 3 practice areas
Private Wealth Law: Central Region
USA - Nationwide
4 years ranked
About
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High Net Worth
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.
Chambers Review
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Chambers High Net Worth
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 industry.
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.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring - USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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.
Strengths
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David Handler is very knowledgeable.
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Illinois
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Private Wealth Law
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New York
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Private Wealth Law
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USA - Nationwide
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Private Wealth Law: Central Region
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Family Offices & Funds Structuring
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