IFLR1000: Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms 2021

Kirkland & Ellis is ranked in the 2021 edition of the IFLR1000, a guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. Rankings are based on recent transactional work and feedback from a wide range of corporate and in-house contacts, as well as peers in the legal market. Additionally, 228 attorneys are recognized as Market Leaders, Highly Regarded, Rising Stars or Notable Practitioners.

Kirkland received 23 Tier 1 rankings:

California
Banking
Mergers and Acquisitions - Southern California

China
Private Equity - Foreign

Germany
Restructuring

Hong Kong
Leveraged Finance
Private Equity
Private Equity Funds
Restructuring and Insolvency

Illinois
Banking
Mergers and Acquisitions
Restructuring and Insolvency

New York
Mergers and Acquisitions
Restructuring and Insolvency

Texas
Mergers and Acquisitions

United Kingdom
Bank Lending: Sponsor Side
Private Equity
Private Equity Funds
Restructuring: Bond Holder and Fund Representation

United States
Banking
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Private Equity Funds
Restructuring and Insolvency

The Firm was also recognized in:
Capital Markets
Financial Services Regulatory
Real Estate Funds