Kirkland & Ellis vs Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
League table positions
| Table | 2026 YTD | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland & Ellis | Skadden, Arps, S… | Kirkland & Ellis | Skadden, Arps, S… | |
| M&A legal advisers | #38 (2) | – | – | #5 (3) |
| M&A legal advisers, completed | #28 (2) | #6 (1) | – | #3 (2) |
Rank as each table opens, with the deal count in brackets. The higher rank in each pair is in teal.
Kirkland & Ellis: top sectors
- Financial services2 deals
- Technology1 deal
- Telecommunications and media1 deal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom: top sectors
- Materials and mining2 deals
- Financial services1 deal
- Telecommunications and media1 deal
Deals they shared
Across the table · 1
Advising opposite sides
On the same side · 0
Advising the same party or side
None.