Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP represents a broad roster of financial services clients, including fund administration and depositary businesses, insurance and credit brokerage businesses, financial advisory firms, and payment service operators. Co-head, Lisa Cawley, leverages her strong reputation with private equity and investment firms to advise on regulatory compliance, FCA authorisations, fund structuring, governance, and evolving EU/UK financial services rules, including ESG considerations. Julia Dixon focuses on private equity funds and financial services clients, providing strategic regulatory guidance while navigating complex fund structuring, cross-border deals, governance frameworks, and compliance with evolving UK and EU financial regulations. Thomas Woodhead brings expertise in FCA regulation for private fund sponsors, advising on fund structuring and financial services M&A across diverse alternative investment strategies, with a keen focus on emerging industry trends. Skilled in regulatory issues within the private investment fund industry, Adam Skinner focuses on primary and secondary fundraising and GP-led transactions. Deirdre Haugh and Albert Weatherill are other important names to note.