Energy Sector (International & Cross-Border) - USA
What the team is known for
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.
The energy team advises on cross-border transactional mandates for investors and financiers, including assisting American clients with the acquisition and disposal of foreign assets with international counterparties. This expertise spans the spectrum of oil and gas and electricity facilities and infrastructure as well as corporate matters relating to the businesses that own and operate them.
Strengths
"Kirkland & Ellis has a very high-quality integrated team, which is really important."
"Kirkland & Ellis is absolutely top-notch across the board."