Kirkland & Ellis LLP houses an experienced antitrust and competition offering, handling high profile transactional, investigational, litigation and consumer protection matters. Its work for public companies and private equity funds is a particular standout, as is the scale of its HSR notifications work. The team leverages its global offering in Europe and the UK, including in advising Amcor on its pending $37bn merger with Berry Global Group. Matthew Reilly, in the Washington DC team, leverages longstanding experience of the FTC to support clients handling complex, high-profile transactions, including in merger litigation. In February 2024 the team gained New York-based Daniel Zach, who moved over from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and DC-based Norman Armstrong, formerly of King & Spalding LLP. The pair were followed in October 2024 by Stephen Mohr in DC, former Assistant Director in the FTC, where he led the Mergers I Division.
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- Removed Marin Boney (NC 16/06/2025)
Key clients
- Amcor
- BAE Systems
- Bain Capital
- Eli Lilly
- EQT Corporation
- GTCR
- Incline Equity Partners
- John Bean Technologies
- Kellanova (f/k/a Kellogg’s)
- KKR
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marin Boney
Daniel Zach
Other key lawyers
Matthew Reilly; Ian John; Andrea Murino; Winn Allen; Daniel Zach; Norman Armstrong; Stephen Mohr