PLC Which lawyer? Global 50 2008

PLC Which lawyer? is a guide to the law and lawyers in more than 90 jurisdictions worldwide. To compile the information, PLC asked general counsel in the world's top 5,600 companies about the law firms they use for outside counsel. The Global 50 includes firms that score the most points based on the research conducted and the recommendations received.

Kirkland appeared as one of the top 50 firms and is considered to be a leading firm, highly recommended or recommended in each of the following categories:

England & Wales
Banking & Finance
Dispute Resolution
Investment Funds
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Restructuring & Insolvency
Telecoms and IT

Germany
Corporate/M&A
Private Equity/Venture Capital

United States, Nationwide
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Competition/Antitrust
Corporate/M&A
Corporate Real Estate
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property
Investment Funds
Life Sciences
Outsourcing
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax

United States, Chicago, IL
Banking & Finance
Competition/Antitrust
Corporate/M&A
Corporate Real Estate
Dispute Resolution
Environment
Intellectual Property
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax

United States, Los Angeles, CA
Intellectual Property
Restructuring & Insolvency

United States, New York, NY
Banking & Finance
Corporate/M&A
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Restructuring & Insolvency

United States, San Francisco, CA
Intellectual Property

United States, Washington, D.C.
Competition/Antitrust
Corporate/M&A
Dispute Resolution
Environment
Labor & Employee Benefits