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Kirkland & Ellis M&A star asked to leave after exit plans leaked

Senior Kirkland & Ellis partner asked to leave after firm got wind of his talks with rival

Former Linklaters lawyer Roger Johnson leaves hot PE market in the City
Former Linklaters lawyer Roger Johnson leaves hot PE market in the City Photo: Getty Images

Kirkland & Ellis London M&A partner Roger Johnson was asked to leave the US law firm after news leaked that he was in talks with a rival, according to people familiar with the situation.

Private equity deals lawyer Johnson was one of Kirkland’s top partners in London.

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