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

Bankruptcy
  • Creditors & Committees
  • Debtor Experience
  • International & Cross-Border Insolvency
  • Liability Management
  • Liquidity Solutions
  • Out-of-Court Restructurings
  • Restructuring
Business
  • 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 Protection
  • 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
Employment
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employment & Labor
  • Employment Litigation & Counseling
  • Workplace Compliance & Investigations
Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Trust
  • Power of Attorney
Government
  • Congressional Investigations
  • Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations
  • International Trade & National Security
  • Securities & Futures Enforcement
Intellectual Property
  • Copyright Litigation & Counseling
  • ITC Section 337 Proceedings
  • Patent Infringement Litigation
  • Patent Office Post-Grant Proceedings
  • Trade Secrets Litigation
  • Trademark Litigation & Counseling
  • Technology & IP Transactions
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Appeals
  • Class Action Litigation
  • eDiscovery Strategy
  • Engineering & Construction Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • International Arbitration
  • International Risk & Investigations
  • M&A Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Transactional Trials
Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Foreclosure
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Publicly-Traded REITs
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Financing

Fees

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Office locations for Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP - San Francisco

555 California St 27th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Austin

401 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701

Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Palo Alto

3330 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Boston

200 Clarendon St 47th floor, Boston, MA 02116

Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Dallas

4550 Travis St, Dallas, TX 75205