Legal Services & Law Firm Investment

Our Legal Services & Law Firm Investment Practice Group advises sponsors, strategic acquirers, other investors, law firms and lawyers on investments in the legal industry, including platform formations, acquisitions and other strategic investments structured through management services organizations (MSOs) and other innovative models as well as investments in legal technology, litigation support and other businesses serving the legal industry.

As the legal services industry evolves and new models for investment and ownership emerge, investors and law firms must navigate a complex regulatory landscape while structuring businesses for long-term growth.

As market leaders in private equity, we understand both the investor’s objectives as well as the dynamics of operating a law firm partnership, including attracting and retaining talent, aligning incentives and preserving the culture and independence of the legal practice.

Kirkland’s integrated platform brings together deep experience across M&A, debt financing, tax and other relevant practices to help clients evaluate and negotiate investment opportunities, structure and capitalize investments creatively and navigate the complex legal and commercial considerations unique to the legal industry. We have implemented this integrated cutting-edge approach on many market-leading transactions across the legal industry, including MSOs.