Mr Atif Khawaja > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis LLP Offices

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022
NEW YORK
United States
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Mr Atif Khawaja

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+1 212-446-4749 [email protected]

Position

Atif Khawaja litigates bet-the-company commercial disputes. He has successfully represented clients in major disputes, including antitrust, breach of contract and fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, patent infringement, trade secret theft, and unfair competition. His matters routinely garner press and public attention, and Atif is viewed as a trusted strategic business advisor as well as a top courtroom litigator. While based in New York, Atif has litigated in courts and arbitral forums across the country, representing prominent individuals and businesses across the globe. He is routinely ranked among top U.S. litigators, and his litigation results have been profiled throughout the press. A leader in his field, Atif publishes on a variety of legal topics, serves on the board of the Legal Aid Society, and oversees diversity and inclusion as well as pro bono efforts at Kirkland & Ellis.

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India > Foreign firms

Highly active on both the contentious and non-contentious sides, Kirkland Ellis handles significant disputes, investigations and corporate matters for global clients active across a diverse array of sectors, from financial services to tech. The practice is spearheaded by four key players: Srinivas Kaushik, who is highly experienced at handling acquisitions and investments, Asheesh Goel, an expert in relation to risk issues and is relied upon by multinational investors and companies for advice, Atif Khawaja, whose realm of expertise lies in commercial disputes, and ‘razor sharp’ Cori Lable, who is noted for her ability to assist with corruption, money laundering, economic sanctions and financial fraud.

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