Partner Atif Khawaja Recognized as a Notable Leader in Accounting, Consultancy & Law by Crain’s New York Business

Crain’s New York Business named Kirkland partner Atif Khawaja to its 2026 list of “Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consultancy & Law,” highlighting leaders who have made a significant impact through client service, leadership and industry contributions.  

Atif was recognized for defeating high-profile restraining order requests in complex corporate disputes. He led SK Inc. in successfully opposing a restraining order sought by a prominent shareholder attempting to exert control over and restructure the company’s billion-dollar gene therapy subsidiary. He also secured a victory for LG Electronics by defeating a restraining order pursued by Texas’ attorney general concerning data privacy issues. 
 
For nearly 25 years, Atif has tried and won bet-the-company cases across industries and subject matters — from existential disputes surrounding corporate control and investments, to multibillion-dollar commercial disputes. He has led matters in forums nationwide involving complex claims of antitrust, appraisal, breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, patent infringement, trade secret theft, and unfair competition.