Transatlantic Elite 2010
For the third year in a row, The Lawyer named Kirkland one of the "Sweet Sixteen" law firms in its "The Transatlantic Elite" supplement. The publication noted the Firm's work for clients such as Japan Airlines, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Vestar Capital Partners.
To create its list, The Lawyer referenced data including law firm finances, lawyer headcounts and deals tables as well as interviews with partners, consultants and legal market watchers.