Partners Matthew Elliott and Stephen Lucas Recognized Among “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” by Financial News

Financial News named Kirkland partners Matthew Elliott and Stephen Lucas to its 2025 “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” list, which recognizes the leading lawyers working in Europe on corporate deals including M&A, restructuring and equity issuances, as well as those advising financial services companies on issues such as fund structuring and regulation.

Matthew was recognized as a “driving force” behind Kirkland’s strategy on major real estate deals.

Stephen was noted for being at the “forefront of developments in the debt finance market in Europe.”