Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a leading American multinational corporate law firm, founded in 1909 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It is recognized as the world's largest law firm by revenue, with approximately 4,000 lawyers across 23 to 24 global offices in key business centers, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm is known for its elite status in high-stakes corporate legal matters and achieved profits per equity partner of $9.25 million in 2024. As a full-service law firm, Kirkland & Ellis provides expert legal advice in various practice areas, including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, litigation, capital markets, intellectual property, and government investigations. The firm serves a diverse range of clients, including corporate entities and financial institutions, across sectors such as energy, healthcare, technology, and real estate. With a revenue of $10.6 billion in 2025, Kirkland & Ellis continues to be a dominant force in the legal industry.