About Us – Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Prime London
Location

Pursue your career in the heart of the capital’s financial district

Multi Award Winning Firm

Recognising the best lawyers
and trainers among law firms

Over 500 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 500 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.

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.”

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 practising law across international borders, and who look forward to the prospect of working with diverse teams from the Kirkland team around the world.

Meet The People

Training Principal

Rajinder Bassi

Trainees spend the majority of their time working on real deals and cases gaining exposure to partners who are working at the top of their game…

Newly Qualified Associate (former Kirkland trainee)

Ed Mort

I decided to choose Corporate as my specialism upon qualification, however it was a tough decision!

Trainee

O'Neil Ouinsou

I did a lot of research before joining Kirkland. I completed internships at law firms, as well as two investment banks and an asset management company.