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As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With more than 7,000 employees (including approximately 4,000 lawyers) operating from offices in 24 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment and respect. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a variety of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. Firm Chairman: Jon Ballis Follow us on Instagram @lifeatkirkland Content may include attorney advertising.

At Reed Smith, everything we do is to apply our global experience in law to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. We are focused on outcomes, are highly collaborative and have deep industry insight. When combined with our local market knowledge and innovative mindset, this allows us to anticipate and address the needs of our clients and help them achieve their goals. Our team of 3,000 people (including more than 1,600 lawyers) operate across more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

With its singular tradition and widely recognized record of client service, Jones Day provides formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions through the seamless collaboration of a true partnership that shares fundamental professional values. Jones Day has more than 2,500 lawyers in 40 offices located in major centers of business and finance across five continents. The content of this page is intended to convey general information about Jones Day. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. It is not an offer to represent you, nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Jones Day does not sponsor, endorse, verify, or warrant the accuracy of the information found at external sites or subsequent links. The content of any Internet e-mail or other message sent to Jones Day or any of its lawyers will not create an attorney-client relationship and will not be treated as confidential. All uses of the contents of this page, other than personal uses, are prohibited. The views and opinions set forth on LinkedIn by Jones Day lawyers or other personnel are their personal views or opinions; they do not necessarily reflect views or opinions of the law firm with which they are associated. Some of this content may constitute attorney advertising.