Jon Newman > Kirkland & Ellis International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP represents a stellar roster of private equity funds, particularly in M&A-related and shareholder disputes. It boasts a multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation practice with a strong track record in high-profile cross-border disputes. Practice head Rajinder Bassi‘s ‘massive’ international litigation practice sees her represent multinational corporations, government entities and high-profile individuals in high-stakes litigation. ‘First-rate lawyer’ Richard Boynton advises an impressive clientele of international banks, private equity funds and credit funds. Noah Stewart-Ornstein focuses on joint venture and shareholder disputes and fraud and contractual claims. Stuart Doxford is ‘excellent’, and Jon Newman is another name to note.

A ‘well-known powerhouse in disputes’, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP‘s London international arbitration group covers the pharmaceuticals, finance, telecoms, energy, construction equipment, agribusiness, retail, and leisure sectors. Commercial and investor-state arbitration specialist Rajinder Bassi is ‘great at leading the team’. Richard Boynton represents multinational corporations, international banks and credit and private equity funds in arbitrations throughout the world. Jon Newman‘s disputes practice encompasses breach of contract claims, along with cases involving political risk and sanctions. Commercial arbitration expert Noah Stewart-Ornstein is ‘an absolute star’, who acts before all major arbitral institutions. Philipp Kurek departed the firm in September 2023.