Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Kirkland's private funds team is highly experienced and very knowledgeable. Their advice is always considered, timely and pragmatic.’
‘Kirkland & Ellis’s private funds team stands out for its deep market knowledge, commercial approach, and ability to handle complex fund structures with ease. Clients benefit from their global reach, consistent responsiveness, and highly strategic advice.’
‘The individuals at Kirkland & Ellis are reliable, highly responsive, and very knowledgeable. They combine deep technical expertise with a commercial, solutions-oriented approach. I’ve valued their clarity, consistency, and ability to handle complex matters with confidence and efficiency; their client-first mindset and professionalism truly set them apart.’
‘K&E have a leading position in the private equity fund formation and GP-led secondary market. Their market knowledge is unmatched in my opinion. Given the velocity of our fundraising, the resourcing of our mandates has been great; I would highly recommend them.’
‘I particularly rate Andy Shore and Aleks Bakic very highly. ’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Richard Watkins; Christopher Braunack
Other key lawyers
Theodore Cardos; Amala Ejikeme; Anand Damodaran; Aleks Bakic; Andrew Shore; Amy Fox