
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
About Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP stands as a global leader in legal excellence, delivering strategic representation across complex transactional, litigation, intellectual property, and restructuring matters. Known for handling sophisticated, high-stakes issues, the firm brings together multidisciplinary teams that collaborate seamlessly to achieve exceptional results. A reputation for ethical advocacy and rigorous preparation underpins every matter, making the firm a trusted partner for businesses, institutions, and individuals worldwide.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP approaches every client relationship with a commitment to tailored solutions. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, the firm invests time in understanding client priorities, market pressures, and long-term goals. This focus allows attorneys to design strategies that are not only legally sound but also aligned with broader business objectives. Confidentiality, integrity, and responsiveness guide the firm’s work, ensuring confidence and trust at every stage of representation.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP has been repeatedly recognized for excellence by the legal industry’s most respected authorities. BTI Consulting named the firm to its 2025 “Best of the Best” Law Firms List, reflecting superior client service and performance. Bloomberg’s Global M&A Market Review ranked the firm #1 in both global and U.S. mergers and acquisitions by deal volume and count in FY 2024, underscoring unmatched transactional strength. Chambers USA honored the firm as a top-tier Intellectual Property practice from 2007 through 2024, confirming consistent excellence in a highly competitive field.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP remains dedicated to advancing client success by fostering collaboration and delivering consistent, results-oriented service. With offices across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the firm provides seamless support in jurisdictions worldwide. Whether handling a cross-border acquisition, defending intellectual property, or guiding clients through financial restructuring, the firm’s deep bench of talent ensures skillful advocacy and strategic foresight. Commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and client priorities continues to define the standard of service.
Practice Areas
- Creditors & Committees
- Debtor Experience
- International & Cross-Border Insolvency
- Liability Management
- Liquidity Solutions
- Out-of-Court Restructurings
- Restructuring
- Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
- Artificial Intelligence & Related Fields
- Banking & Financial Institutions
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Data Centers
- Debt Finance
- Derivatives
- Emerging Company & Lifecycle Advisory
- Energy & Infrastructure
- Energy Regulatory
- Executive Compensation
- Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits
- Financial Institutions "FIG"
- Financial Technology “FinTech”
- Global Foreign Direct Investment
- Government Contracts
- Growth Equity & Venture Capital
- Healthcare & Life Sciences Regulatory
- Healthcare & Life Sciences Transactions
- Hybrid Capital Solutions
- Insurance Transactions & Regulatory
- Internet & Social Media
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
- Licensing
- Life Sciences Intellectual Property
- Media & Entertainment Transactions
- Merger Clearance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Open Source Software
- Private Equity
- Private Investment & Family Office
- Registered Funds & Retail Products
- Regulatory Solutions
- Sourcing & Information Technology
- Special Situations
- Sports
- Structured Finance & Structured Private Credit
- Sustainability
- Tax
- Antitrust & Competition
- Investment Funds
- Securities Litigation
- Shareholder Activism & Hostile Takeover Defense
- Consumer & Retail Transactions
- FTC Act
- Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA),
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA)
- Crisis Response
- Employee Benefits
- Employment & Labor
- Employment Litigation & Counseling
- Workplace Compliance & Investigations
- Wills
- Trust
- Power of Attorney
- Congressional Investigations
- Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations
- International Trade & National Security
- Securities & Futures Enforcement
- Copyright Litigation & Counseling
- ITC Section 337 Proceedings
- Patent Infringement Litigation
- Patent Office Post-Grant Proceedings
- Trade Secrets Litigation
- Trademark Litigation & Counseling
- Technology & IP Transactions
- Appeals
- Class Action Litigation
- eDiscovery Strategy
- Engineering & Construction Litigation
- Insurance Litigation
- International Arbitration
- International Risk & Investigations
- M&A Litigation
- Product Liability
- Transactional Trials
- Construction
- Foreclosure
- Land Use & Zoning
- Publicly-Traded REITs
- Real Estate Transactions
- Financing
Our Attorneys

Ashley Sinclair

Paul F. Brinkman

John R. O’Neil

Sandra C. Goldstein

Allison M. Brown

Bob Allen

Daniel E. Wolf

James F. Basile

Joshua A. Sussberg

James B. Dickson

Jay P. Lefkowitz

David A. Handler
