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The Deal Awards 2020: Activist Defense Law Firm of the Year

The Deal named Kirkland & Ellis the winner of its inaugural Activist Defense Law Firm of the Year award as part of The Deal Awards 2020, recognizing the Firm as the leading legal adviser to companies in defending against activist challenges to boards and in significant M&A transactions. Kirkland has advised on many of the most noteworthy activist campaigns over the last several years, assisting companies with their most challenging and high-stakes crisis situations.

Read more about the award here.