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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.

Founded in 1932 by Jan Boone Senior with the creation of the iconic Biscoff® cookie, Lotus Bakeries has grown into a global snacking company with a diverse brand portfolio. Today, the Group is led by the third generation, with Jan Boone, the founder’s grandson, as CEO. Alongside its universally loved Biscoff® brand, the Group offers a range of better-for-you snacking brands, including nākd.®, TREK®, BEAR®, Kiddylicious®, as well as a range of local hero brands such as Lotus®, Suzy®, Dinosaurus®, Peijnenburg® and more. Headquartered in Belgium, Lotus Bakeries is a dynamic and internationally oriented company, with production facilities across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. The Group is active in more than 70 countries, employs around 4,300 people and achieved a revenue of EUR 1,355 million in 2025. The majority of shares are owned by the Boone and Stevens families, complemented by a public listing on Euronext Brussels, where Lotus Bakeries is part of the BEL20 index and amongst the largest and financially stable listed companies in Belgium.

Galletas Gullón es uno de los principales fabricantes de galletas de Europa y la única compañía familiar centenaria (1892) que queda en el sector. Nuestros constante esfuerzo innovador, al que dedicamos un porcentaje relevante de la facturación en I+D+i, nos ha llevado a ser uno de los actores más notables en España y liderar la categoría de #galletasalud. Nuestro compromiso con la calidad del producto y la eficiencia se ven refrendadas con las punteras fábricas Gullón y VIDA, entre las más grandes e industrializadas de Europa, en las que producimos galletas que se comercializan en más de 120 países de todo el mundo. Con nuestra apuesta por el crecimiento sostenido y sostenible hemos logrado alcanzar una facturación en 2021 de más de 419 millones de euros y actualmente contamos con un equipo en continua expansión con más de 1.700 puestos de trabajo.