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Kirkland & Ellis partner pay hits $9.2m

The law firm’s average equity partner profit passed $9m for the first time

Kirkland boosted its London office with new partner hires last year
Kirkland boosted its London office with new partner hires last year Photo: Mike Kemp/Getty Images

Kirkland & Ellis equity partners were paid more than $9m on average in 2024 after another strong year for the world’s top-grossing law firm.

The firm posted average profit per equity partner of $9.2m for 2024, up 16% from nearly $8m the previous year, Law.com reported.

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