Kirkland Recognized as a Top Firm in The Legal 500 EMEA

In the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA, Kirkland was honored among the leading firms in Belgium, France, Germany and Saudi Arabia. The Firm was ranked as a Tier 1 firm in France for Private Equity: LBO and in Germany for Private Equity Transactions: Large Deals (€500-million-plus).

Kirkland was also recognized in the following categories:

Belgium – Competition: EU and Global
France – Banking and Finance: Transactional Work
France – Private Equity: Fund Formation
France – Tax
Germany – Restructuring and Insolvency: Restructuring
Saudi Arabia – Capital Markets
Saudi Arabia – Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Saudi Arabia – Projects and Energy

Kirkland clients who spoke with The Legal 500 commended the Firm for working “seamlessly across various functions, on tough deadlines and complex issues,” while noting that our “professional team(s) demonstrate high technical expertise and excellent client/lawyer relations.” 

The Legal 500 EMEA provides independent, unbiased commentary and a detailed qualitative review of leading firms and lawyers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, based on in-depth interviews with lawyers and clients.