Kirkland & Ellis LLP is known for its ‘tough and aggressive’ approach to litigation, and clients note the firm’s ’deep subject matter expertise’. The firm is particularly active for clients in the private equity and alternative asset management sector, but its work also reflects companies from a broad range of industries, including retail, aviation and aeronautics, pharmaceuticals, energy, hospitality, and technology. Sandra Goldstein in New York and Mark Filip in Chicago are standout partners. Goldstein acted for 3G in class and derivative actions concerning Kraft Heinz and its $15.4bn writedown of assets, as well the disclosure of an SEC investigation. The main hub of the practice is in New York, where up-and-coming partner Stefan Atkinson, who has played key role in the firm’s work on SPAC-related cases, and Matthew Solum stand out. Atkinson led the defense of a class action against Instructure. Joshua Rabinovitz and James Gillespie are the principal practitioners in Washington DC.
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- ‘Sandra Goldstein and her team are the best in the business - their track record, deep subject matter expertise and experience make them unique.’
‘They have a tough and aggressive approach to litigation.’
Key clients
- Target Corporation
- 3G Capital
- EQT Corporation
- Thoma Bravo
- GrubHub, Inc.
- Casper Sleep, Inc.
- Lannett Company
- Wynn Resorts
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Vista Equity Partners
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Sandra Goldstein, Mark Filip