MENU About Kirkland ENGLISH Overview We are an international law firm that serves a broad range of clients around the world in private equity, M&A and other corporate transactions, litigation, white collar and government disputes, restructurings and intellectual property matters. We offer the highest quality legal advice coupled with extraordinary, tailored service to deliver exceptional results to our clients and help their businesses succeed. We invest in the brightest legal talent and build dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their respective areas. And we believe in empowering our lawyers, encouraging entrepreneurialism, operating ethically and with integrity, and collaborating to bring our best to every engagement. These principles have guided us in building successful long-term partnerships with clients since our founding in 1909. 100+ Years of Excellence Read about our history More than 3,000 Attorneys Firmwide Meet our lawyers Offices in 18 Cities Around the World Explore our offices Services Transactional: Our lawyers negotiate and close highly sophisticated transactions, representing public and private companies and private equity investors across a broad range of complex engagements. Litigation: Our trial lawyers represent companies involved in business-critical lawsuits. We offer a deep bench of lawyers who have been taking cases to verdict since the early stages of their careers. Our trial-ready approach often yields better outcomes in disputes long before trial. We also regularly represent companies and boards in white collar and government-facing litigation, where substantial financial and reputational interests are at stake. Intellectual Property: Clients benefit from our critical mass of lawyers who are trained in a variety of technical disciplines with experience in litigation, transactions and counseling matters involving all areas of intellectual property. Restructuring: Our restructuring lawyers navigate clients through the turmoil of situations involving financially troubled companies, with a powerful combination of sophisticated business advisory and crisis management and extensive experience in U.S., UK and international insolvency matters. Who We Are Our lawyers around the world work together in multidisciplinary teams to provide full-service capabilities to clients on their most complex legal matters. We have no headquarters location and operate as an integrated whole, with a culture that encourages and draws strength from the diversity of our employees' backgrounds, knowledge and skills, and supports the wellbeing of our employees. Our open assignment system allows each attorney to choose the practice areas and matters on which they work. This entrepreneurial approach yields higher levels of commitment and morale, yielding better results for clients. Learn More Diversity & Inclusion: Embracing and Promoting Diversity at Kirkland and in the Profession Learning & Development: Cutting-Edge Opportunities Offered Year-Round Alumni Engagement: Celebrating and Supporting Colleagues For Life Investing in Justice and Our Communities We are committed to advancing the communities in which we live and work, and we dedicate substantial energy, talent and resources to meaningful causes and initiatives that reflect our values and vision. For us, it’s simple. We have a responsibility to make a difference and to help our communities succeed. Video Highlight For the ninth year in a row, The American Lawyer named Kirkland & Ellis to its A-List in 2021. The annual list aims to identify the most well-rounded law firms based on a measure of their success in five areas: revenue per lawyer (RPL), pro bono, diversity, associate satisfaction and the percentage of women equity partners. Pro Bono We are dedicated to providing free legal services to clients who cannot afford counsel Charitable Giving Kirkland donated more than $14.1 million to charitable and law-related organizations in 2020 Sustainability We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, creating state-of-the-art, efficient service for clients and a vibrant work atmosphere for employees CONTACT US Intellectual Property Litigation Restructuring Transactional Asia Beijing Hong Kong Shanghai Europe Brussels London Munich Paris U.S. Austin Bay Area Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles New York Salt Lake City Washington, D.C. Language Resources 中文(简体) Español Français Deutsch Locations About Kirkland Attorney Advertising Privacy & Disclaimers © 2021 Kirkland & Ellis LLP By clicking “Accept All Cookies,” you agree that we can store cookies on your device. We use cookies to improve your Website experience, provide additional security, and remember you when you return to the Website.Privacy Policy Cookies Settings Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies