David Higgins > Kirkland & Ellis International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

An ‘absolute powerhouse’ in the London market, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP continues to be leading name for sponsor-backed transactions, with a strong track record in take-privates and buyouts. David Higgins, who helms the group, has recently advised on a number of multi-billion dollar deals, including acquisitions and disposals. Fellow team head Stuart Boyd is praised as an ‘exceptional dealmaker’ and is the key relationship lead to some of the firm’s most consequential financial sponsor clients. Matthew Elliott is a go-to in the practice for private equity-backed real estate deals, while Adrian Maguire is active on both public and private M&A, as well as disposals. Alvaro Membrillera joined from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in September 2023, and has subsequently advised on substantial deals in the telecoms and healthcare space. Roger Johnson, Niklas Ahlklo and Andreas Philipson all joined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in 2023.