Simpson Thacher Strengthens London Private-Equity Team with Hire of Kirkland Partner Appleton
Global law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has bolstered its London private equity team with the addition of Nick…
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Kirkland and Ellis Expands Litigation Practice into $3 Billion Powerhouse
Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most profitable law firms, is undergoing a major transformation as it aggressively grows…
Kirkland and Ellis’s Bold Litigation Pivot Yields Results
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world’s most profitable and influential law firms, is seeing major returns on a…
Kirkland and Ellis Launches Communication Training After Client Complaints About Negotiation Style
In a notable turn for one of the world’s largest law firms, Kirkland & Ellis is introducing formal communication-training for…
Richest Law Firms Bulk Up Litigation Teams as Demand Spikes
The legal industry is witnessing a profound shift in priorities. The wealthiest U.S. law firms—long dominated by dealmakers and corporate…
Simpson Thacher Strengthens New York Practice with Energy and Infrastructure Hire
In a move that reinforces its standing as a powerhouse in the energy and infrastructure finance sector, Simpson Thacher &…
“Homecoming” Litigator Rejoins Kirkland After Latham Stint
In another headline-making lateral move within Big Law, Kuan Huang, a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep background in complex…
Kirkland and Ellis Promotes Record Number of Lawyers to Partner in 2025
Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s highest-grossing law firm, has once again set a new milestone—promoting the largest partner class in…
New York Ethics Panel Declines to Investigate Trump-Linked Law Firm Deals
The New York attorney disciplinary authority has declined to launch an ethics investigation into several prominent U.S. law firms accused…
Top U.S. Law Firms Under Fire for Dodging Congress’ Questions on Trump-Era Deals
Three of the most prominent U.S. law firms have declined to fully respond to demands from Democratic lawmakers seeking details…
Kirkland Sidesteps Public Partner Announcements, Signaling a New Era of Discretion
In a surprising departure from its traditionally bold and highly visible approach, Kirkland & Ellis LLP has chosen not to…
Congress Turns Up the Heat on Paul Weiss, Kirkland and Ellis Over Trump-Era Legal Agreements
Congressional Democrats are ramping up pressure on some of the nation’s most powerful law firms, questioning whether their work for…