Disputes (International & Cross-Border)

Kirkland & Ellis is frequently recognised as a global powerhouse supporting multinational clients in a wide range of practice areas. Its rapid expansion has seen it increase in prominence in European and Asian jurisdictions, including China, Germany and the UK. The firm continues to handle some of the most complex and sophisticated cross-border transactions and contentious proceedings, and has been particularly successful in building a strong global brand around the law firm's impressive work in the private equity sector.

An increasingly prominent player in the global disputes market, spearheaded by its market-leading commercial litigation teams in Chicago and Washington DC, with a significant focus on the healthcare and financial services sectors. Kirkland & Ellis is additionally strong in multi-jurisdictional product liability claims and class actions. The law firm is bolstered by impressive offerings in its New York and California offices, with added trial and appellate expertise. Its deep bench consists of a skilled section of IP trial lawyers with a noteworthy track record before the USITC. The group is also adept at representing individual and corporate clients in the media, entertainment and technology sectors in copyright and trade mark infringement disputes.

"Kirkland & Ellis provides seamless handling of cross-border issues and excellent coordination with teams in other countries."

"Kirkland & Ellis has a breadth of sanctions expertise in the US, UK and EU."