About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis has been a key player in significant product liability litigation over the past two decades. The Firm serves as primary counsel on a vast array of product liability and mass tort matters, including multidistrict litigations, class actions, defect/recall investigations, appeals and environmental issues.

 

Drawing heavily from their strength as world-class trial lawyers, Kirkland attorneys have deep experience in bet-the-company disputes for generic pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies.

 

Kirkland has a long track record of winning high-profile product liability and mass tort cases involving complex technical and scientific issues. The Firm commonly acts as national or regional counsel in cases involving serious personal injuries and product-threatening claims, often totalling billions or hundreds of millions of dollars.  


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Transportation: Aviation: Litigation - USA - Nationwide
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Band 4
What the team is known for

Kirkland & Ellis is a global powerhouse with a broad practice in aviation disputes. The team expertly advises domestic and international clients on complex commercial litigation, including FCC-related claims.

Notable practitioners

Michael Slade is a key contact in Chicago.

Strengths

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