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Kirkland & EllisUS Financial Crisis and the downturn 2009
| Rankings at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Award level | Commended |
| Innovation | Constellation Energy’s merger with Electricité de France |
| Originality | 6 |
| Rationale | 6 |
| Impact | 7 |
| Total | 19 |
| Description | In the midst of the economic storm, the firm negotiated a takeover of Constellation Energy by Warren Buffett’s Mid-American. They then used a fiduciary out option to enable a merger with EDF, ensuring the future survival of the company |
US Financial Crisis and the downturn 2009 (2)
| Rankings at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Award level | Commended |
| Innovation | Pre-negotiated chapter 11 bankruptcy for Masonite Inc |
| Originality | 6 |
| Rationale | 5 |
| Impact | 6 |
| Total | 17 |
| Description | Pre-negotiated bankruptcy proceedings enabled Masonite Inc to leave chapter 11 as rapidly as possible, emerging with a de-leveraged balance sheet and a stronger management |
Top 10 US Law Firms In Europe For Innovation In Expansion 2008
| Rankings at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicago |
| Offices | London, Munich |
| Clients and work in Europe | CCMP, CVC, Candover. Negotiated Bain Capital acquisition of Bath & Kitchen division of American Standard. |
| Global turnover 2007 ($US)* | 1,145m |
| Growth in global turnover 2005-2007 (%) | 37 |
| Headcount in Europe 2008 | 102 |
| Headcount growth 2005-2008 (%) | 104 |
| Headcount growth score /5 | 5 |
| Astute lateral hire score /5 | 5 |
| Strategic summary | A firm that dares to be niche in its chosen practice areas of private equity, international arbitration and restructuring. They have recruited top partners from "magic circle" firms and built an impressive private equity business in Europe. Following the downturn in activity, their restructuring practice is keeping people busy. |
| Strategic innovation score /10 | 4 |
| Market reputation for innovation: score band /5 | 2 |
| Total score | 16 |
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