Kirkland & Ellis
📍 Chicago, United States
Generates over $10.5 billion in annual revenue, the highest of any law firm worldwide, anchored by a dominant private equity and restructuring practice serving global buyout sponsors.
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📍 Chicago, United States
Generates over $10.5 billion in annual revenue, the highest of any law firm worldwide, anchored by a dominant private equity and restructuring practice serving global buyout sponsors.
📍 Los Angeles, United States
Ranks second globally by revenue, nearly $7 billion, with capital markets and leveraged finance practices spanning more than 30 offices across four continents.
📍 London, United Kingdom
Operates one of the largest legal platforms in the world, with around 90 offices across more than 40 countries and a full-service model spanning corporate, finance and litigation.
Take your place among Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, DLA Piper, and 100+ of the world’s most distinguished law firms, recognized for redefining what legal excellence means. Nominations close soon, and every application is independently assessed on merit by an expert panel.
Law firms, practices, and individual attorneys can be nominated by themselves or by any client, industry expert, or stakeholder. The nomination process is open to law firms of every size, from boutique practices to global firms, at no cost.
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The nomination form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. After submission, our team will acknowledge receipt. Shortlisted companies may be invited to provide supplementary information — such as company profiles, achievement summaries, and supporting testimonials — to assist with the Rasch model evaluation.