Boyd becomes the latest Linklaters partner to jump ship to Kirkland Legal Business25 May 2016Strategic recruitment Rising private equity star Stuart Boyd has become the fifth Linklaters partner in the City to switch to US rival Kirkland & Ellis (K&E) in the last 18 months.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving Doors: Willkie hires from Kirkland in Germany, while Slaughters London partner surfaces at SimmonsTrading places: Paul Weiss signs up five NY partners as Latham, Kirkland, A&O also make movesGlobal 100 2025: elite tier set the pace as powerhouse firms pull awayPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playWhite & Case snaps up A&O Shearman IP trio as post-merger exits continueRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner