Law firms

World’s top-billing law firm Kirkland finally makes Paris debut with Linklaters corporate duo

Paris, France, Eiffel Tower

After years of internal debate Kirkland & Ellis is to launch in Paris with the hire of one of Linklaters’ key corporate partners.

In a market largely defined by star individuals, Vincent Ponsonnaille has quit the Magic Circle firm alongside fellow corporate partner Laurent Victor-Michel to spearhead the launch of Kirkland’s second outpost on the continent.

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