A key port of call for various fund sponsor clients, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is equipped to advise on UK and international regulatory authorities, processes, and requests for information. The team is jointly headed by Julia Dixon, a ‘fantastic operator’, who leverages extensive experience in regulatory supervisory activity, investigations, and proceedings. Marcus Thompson excels in business-related criminal matters for private equity firms and related portfolio companies, notably anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and corruption.
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- ‘Key strengths of the firm are the breadth, depth of its bench strength and its extensive network of global partners.'
- ‘Growing practice. Experienced and good leader in Julia Dixon.'
- ‘Julia Dixon is a fantastic operator and lawyer.'
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Julia Dixon; Marcus Thompson