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North American Private Equity in Review Full-Year 2009

Kirkland ranked first by deal volume as legal advisor for buyouts according to mergermarket's "North American Private Equity in Review Full-Year 2009." The Firm also ranked first by deal volume as legal advisor for exits.

The tables are based on law firms advising the bidder, seller or target on transactions announced between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009, where the target is in the United States and Canada.