Atif Khawaja

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Atif Khawaja is a trusted advisor and trial lawyer who handles bet-the-company disputes across a range of industries—from existential disputes surrounding corporate control and investments, to multibillion dollar aviation contracts, to claims of product liability surrounding consumer goods. Atif is the rare litigator with experience and success across subject matters in courts and arbitral forums across the country, having tried and won matters involving claims of antitrust, breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, patent infringement, trade secret theft, and unfair competition. Based in New York, Atif is sought out by prominent businesses across the globe when facing material U.S. litigation. His matters routinely garner press and public attention and he is known for his crisis management skills. When not litigating, Atif writes on a variety of legal topics, serves on the board of the Legal Aid Society, and helps lead many Kirkland & Ellis initiatives, including its inclusion initiatives and pro bono efforts.