Kirkland revenue up 15% as partner departs for Pillarstone

Kirkland & Ellis reported increases in revenue and profit per equity partner (PEP) for the 2016 financial year, with revenue up 15% to $2.65bn. PEP rose 14%, increasing to $4.1m from $3.6m the prior year. The firm has also announced that restructuring partner Mark Knight has exited the firm, taking on a position as general counsel and partner at Pillarstone, an investment platform established by private equity company KKR Credit. Pillarstone was established in 2015 and is based in London.

Kirkland revenue up 15% as partner departs for Pillarstone legalbusiness.co.uk Wed, Apr 12, 2017