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The Gherkin, London
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Winning Firm
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Over 350 Lawyers
Working in our London office
Kirkland London
When you join Kirkland as a trainee you’ll quickly be part of the team providing solutions to high-profile brands as well as major private equity firms behind some of the biggest corporate transactions.
Over 350 lawyers work in our London office, on some of the most complex, high value and high-profile international matters. You’ll be heavily involved in real deals and cases with them, not just listening and learning but relied upon to make a valuable contribution. When you join Kirkland & Ellis as a trainee you’ll quickly be part of the team providing solutions to high-profile brands as well as major private equity firms behind some of the biggest corporate transactions.
Industry Acclaim
The matters you’re involved in will continue to grow our reputation for top quality corporate work, that’s been recognised by our peers as well as with industry awards.
The way we work and what we deliver has been praised by Chambers and Legal 500 who said we provide a “terrific combination of creative problem solving, high-quality execution and exceptional attention to detail”, and “huge market share allows them to see more deals and situations and puts them in a strong position to advise on other matters. The lawyers are very strong.”
Perspective
“Kirkland is a thriving and energetic place to work. A key success factor has been the recruitment of talented and diverse individuals whose ideas drive the firm forward. If you want to work at a firm that promotes achievement and growth, we invite you to learn more about Kirkland.”
Recent Awards
Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2020
Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year – Nicola Dagg
Impact Cases (UK) – Agrokor
IFLR European Awards 2020
U.S. Law Firm of the Year
Private Equity Team of the Year
Restructuring Team of the Year
Deal of the Year (Loan) – KIRKBY, Blackstone and CPPIB: Merlin Entertainments Acquisition Financing
Deal of the Year (Private Equity) – Inmarsat Take-Private
Deal of the Year (Restructuring) – Agrokor
Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2020
European Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year
Private Equity International Awards 2020
Law Firm of the Year in EMEA (Fund Formation)
Law Firm of the Year in EMEA (Transactions)
Secondaries Law Firm of the Year in Europe
PERE Global Awards 2020
Law Firm of the Year (Fund Formation) in Europe
TRI Awards 2020
Insolvency Law Firm of the Year (Over Three Insolvency Partners)
Corporate Rescue of the Year – Legal Team
Corporate Restructuring Lawyer of the Year – Elaine Nolan
Credit Awards 2020
Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency Team of the Year
The Legal 500 UK Awards
Corporate and Commercial Firm of the Year
Finance (Acquisition Finance) Firm (Specialism) of the Year
Global Overview
Kirkland is a recognised major force on the global stage, practising English, US and international law. Our global footprint of offices and international outlook mean we’re trusted by many of today’s big global brands.
Working with an international team of colleagues will develop your insights into the laws and legal systems of different countries and grow your ability to advise clients on solutions for their operations in multiple territories.
Growing your ability to find a path through complex and often conflicting laws is an important part of your development at Kirkland and you will be given early exposure to the wide ranging international challenges our clients face.
We look for trainees who have an international outlook. Those who recognise the global stage our clients operate on, are excited by the prospect of practicing law across international borders, and who look forward to the prospect of working with diverse teams from the Kirkland team around the world.
2,900 Lawyers
Working across 18 offices
around the world
18 International
Offices
From Beijing to
Washington, D.C.
1 Global Firm
Serving a broad range of
clients around the world
Perspective
“We’re a leading global law firm with an unsurpassed reputation and 2,900 lawyers in 18 offices around the world.”
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Awards & Recognitions
LawCareers.Net – Best Work Placement Scheme (Vacation Scheme) – City Firm 2020
Lex 100 – Overall job satisfaction 2020/2021
Lex 100 – Quality of work 2020/2021
Lex 100 – Approachability of supervisors 2020/2021