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Kirkland poaches Clifford Chance London M&A partner as infrastructure push continues

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Monday 17 October 2022 at 09:46

Kirkland continues to splash the cash in search for top partner talent
Kirkland continues to splash the cash in search for top partner talent Photo: Alamy

Kirkland & Ellis poached Clifford Chance’s infrastructure co-head in London as it builds out a team in the sector in Europe.

The US law firm hired Clifford Chance London M&A partner Toby Parkinson as a partner, according to three people with knowledge of the move.