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One in, one out: Deal star Johnson to exit Kirkland as Membrillera joins from Paul Weiss

Kirkland & Ellis wrecking ball

Roger Johnson, among the first wave private equity stars to defect to Kirkland & Ellis from the Magic Circle, has left the Chicago powerhouse’s London office.

The move was quickly followed by news that Kirkland has hired the well-respected private equity partner Alvaro Membrillera from Paul Weiss in the City, where he was London managing partner.

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