Established in 1909, Kirkland & Ellis is a Chicago-based law firm with 2,300 lawyers and 15 offices worldwide. The firm caters to its clients with an interest in Greater China from its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong with more than 100 professionals advising Chinese and international clients.  

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm is best known for its strength in banking, private equity and restructuring work, but it also has solid corporate M&A, capital markets and investment funds practices and a growing regulatory presence.  

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Baring Private Equity Asia, Blackstone, New Frontier Public Holding, KKR, Partners Group, CICC, Goldman Sachs, Beijing Airdoc Technology and JD Property Group.  

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

Banking 

“Professional, knowledgeable, commercial, responsive.” 

M&A 

“Very experienced in real estate transaction across different jurisdictions. Very responsive and professional.”