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Kirkland & Ellis partners face nervous wait on pay, promotions

‘People get edgy because there have been a couple of surprises’

Crunch time is around the corner for partners at one of the world's highest-paying law firms
Crunch time is around the corner for partners at one of the world's highest-paying law firms Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Kirkland & Ellis partners are facing a nervous few weeks as they wait to hear their fates on pay and promotions.

Equity partners at the world’s high-grossing law firm have their profit share reviewed every two years, and 2022 is an “on-year”, people familiar with the matter said.

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