Law firms Simpson Thacher opens in Chicago with five-partner hire from Kirkland Kate Peacock · 6 August 2026 · 2 min read United States Kirkland & Ellis Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has launched in Chicago, hiring a five-partner team from rival Kirkland & Ellis.Ryan Harris, private investment and family office practice lead at Kirkland, will serve as managing partner of the new office.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 categoryTrading Places: Gibson Dunn picks up Paul Weiss disputes trio as Latham finance pair move to V&ELaw firmsWill Lewallen25 Sep 2026‘Seismic changes’ – breaking down the Weil US exits as firmwide departures near 30Law firm dataAlex Ryan16 Sep 2026Sullivan & Cromwell hires four-partner Kirkland team for PE pushLaw firmsKate Peacock15 Sep 2026Weil under pressure: can Ramona Nee halt the exodus and deliver the change required?Law firmsGeorgina Stanley23 Sep 2026Gibson Dunn leads on Trump White House press ban caseLaw firmsAlex Ryan21 Sep 2026LB100 2026: UK leaders prioritise profit over headcount as revenues surge to £43bnLaw firmsBen Wheway25 Sep 2026Goodhead follows Pogust in demanding his name is removed from Pogust GoodheadLaw firmsTom Cox25 Sep 2026A&O Shearman and HSFK lead as Airtel plans landmark London IPOLaw firmsWill Lewallen24 Sep 2026Pogust Goodhead founder demands his name is removed from firmLaw firmsTom Cox23 Sep 2026