Kirkland Ellis NYC law office is one of Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s largest global hubs, housing hundreds of lawyers focused on private equity M&A, credit, restructuring, and high-stakes litigation. Practice descriptions and leadership change frequently—use kirkland.com for authoritative office data.
About this law practice
Kirkland’s New York presence supports sponsor-led deals, energy and healthcare transactions, and appellate matters reported in specialty legal media.
Illinois- and Delaware-organized components of the firm may appear in different engagements; clients should read engagement letters carefully.
Practice areas and services
High-level overview only. Availability, conflicts, and fees are confirmed with the firm.
- Private equity buyouts and portfolio operations
- Investment-grade and leveraged finance
- Restructuring and special situations
- Complex commercial litigation and investigations
- Intellectual property and tax transactional support
Sources cited for this profile
We reviewed multiple independent, authoritative references when drafting this directory summary. It is not legal advice, nor a complete bibliography.
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP — official New York office page (kirkland.com/offices/new-york)
- SEC EDGAR — merger and credit documents naming Kirkland
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court dockets — debtor and creditor counsel appearances
- New York State attorney registration — practice information
- American Lawyer / Law.com — revenue and headcount reporting on large firms
Profile verification
Last desk review: April 2026. Method: comparison of official firm websites, court-system attorney-registration context, and SEC or agency materials—not an on-site inspection. Re-verify phone, address, and admissions before retaining counsel.
Location & contact
- Address: 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, United States
- Phone: +1 212-446-4800
- Website: www.kirkland.com
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