Congrats to the Kirkland team, which included Jay Lefkowitz, Robyn Bladow, Jacob Rae, Cole Carter, Joey Resnick and Cameron Bonk, on being recognized in The American Lawyer Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week” feature! The team was recognized for its recent victory representing Haleon U.S. Holdings in an industry-wide multidistrict litigation involving class-action claims relating to the sale of over-the-counter cold medicine that contains phenylephrine. In this Q&A, Jay discusses the outstanding team effort of the joint defense group and what’s next for the litigation. Read the full Q&A: https://lnkd.in/gDnhKMKx
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As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from offices in 21 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. Firm Chairman: Jon Ballis Follow us on Twitter @Kirkland_Ellis Follow us on Instagram @lifeatkirkland Content may include attorney advertising.
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Congrats to our attorneys Devora Allon, Jay Lefkowitz, James Hileman, Kevin Neylan, Cole Carter, Yi Yuan and Lindsey Foster for receiving a shout-out in The American Lawyer Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week” column for their work for client GlaxoSmithKline! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnBXU2Pv
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A Kirkland team led by investment funds partners Suzannah Hacking and Andrew Wright, tax partner Alec Campbell and investment funds regulatory partner Melissa Gainor advised Berkshire Partners in the successful closing of Berkshire Fund XI, with total capital commitments of approximately $7.8 billion. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk_cgviH
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Apply today! Applications for our 2025 1L Summer Associate opportunities and Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship are now live: https://lnkd.in/eCHUaZ7A #KirklandCareers
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Congrats to partner Amala Ejikeme on being named to Private Debt Investor’s 2024 list of “Rising Stars,” which shines a spotlight on those under 40 who have demonstrated noteworthy leadership, innovation and dealmaking skills and have the talent to take the debt industry to new heights in the future. ⭐ Amala was lauded by PDI for advising “several market-leading European and global credit sponsors on the establishment of debt funds pursuing a wide variety of strategies, including direct lending, opportunistic and special situations,” as well as for representing European and global sponsors on mandates that have raised, in aggregate, more than $150 billion in commitments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdAsEwfh
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Christian Atwood and Daniel Vaczy advised Great Hill Partners and its portfolio company, Paytronix, on the sale of Paytronix to The Access Group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwNMNWrF
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A Kirkland team led by investment funds partners Matthew Nadworny, Erica Berthou, Laura Stake and Jennifer Wang advised Quantum Capital Group on raising more than $10 billion in aggregate capital commitments, inclusive of co-investment, across its private equity, structured capital and private credit platforms, all of which are focused on the energy industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ge8qi8WD
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Congrats to partner Steven Serajeddini on being named a Law360 Bankruptcy MVP! In this profile, Steven discusses his biggest accomplishment of the past year, guiding workspace provider WeWork through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Read the full profile: https://lnkd.in/gTjztaXX
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We’re proud to sponsor New Private Markets’ Impact & Transition Investor Summit North America taking place in New York on November 12–13. Partner Alexandra Farmer will moderate the panel discussion “Allocator Outlook: What is Driving Investment to Impact Funds for Different Types of LPs?” Partners Jennie Morawetz and Mackenzie Drutowski will lead a morning workshop on “Developing an Impact Contract Toolkit.” Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eg5DgeVG
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partner Christian Atwood and debt finance partners John Ilardo and Jacob Klapholz advised Silversmith Capital Partners and its portfolio company, TMA Systems, on the acquisition of MEX. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecec79mb
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