LAWYER PROFILE

Will Aitken-Davies

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Will Aitken-Davies is a corporate partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. He advises private equity and financial sponsor clients on the most complex cross-border transactions, including public M&A, buyouts, carve-outs, co-investments, consortium deals and hybrid capital investments.

His transactions span a wide range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure, industrials, technology and financial services.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Will Aitken-Davies is a regular adviser to a number of major private equity houses. He is active on a range of transactions, including LBOs, M&A and restructurings.

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Strengths

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Will anticipates potential issues and addresses them before they escalate, ensuring seamless transaction progress. He provides clear explanations of legal complexities and minimises uncertainty.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Will is easy to work with, commercial and sensible.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Will is very thoughtful and easy to work with.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession