Legal, Compliance & Regulatory
Kirkland & Ellis
Verified 31 August 2026
One of the largest London private-funds and private-equity practices; fund formation for sponsors.
A US-headquartered law firm with one of London's largest private-funds and private-equity practices, advising sponsors on fund formation and transactions.
Every field below was confirmed against a public source on 31 August 2026. Verification is a check on the data, not an endorsement of the firm.
Jurisdiction
London
Service line
Legal, Compliance & Regulatory
Head office
Chicago, US
Founded
1909
Size
Global (5,000+ staff)
Services
Private fund formation, Private equity / M&A, Regulatory advisory
Jurisdictions served
United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Hong Kong
Client types
Private equity sponsors, Fund managers
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