Investment Funds & Asset Management (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.

Fund formation and private equity buyouts represent key aspects of the firm's international expertise in London, and its lawyers often manage funds-related business between the USA, Europe and Asia. The team has significant experience advising fund managers investing in a broad range of asset classes, enabling it to advise on sophisticated mandates with multifaceted and multi-jurisdictional elements.

"You always get the A-team with Kirkland. Having worked with teams across Europe, there is complete integration and understanding of you as a client and of the matter. They are a sleek and powerful machine."

"The different practices at Kirkland provide seamless and high-quality commercial advice, leaving no stone unturned."

"Kirkland & Ellis is one of the true global law firms. They are our go-to law firm for complicated cross-border transactions and are often the first port of call from our headquarters when there is an international element."