Kirkland & Ellis has launched a Middle East practice group with the rehire of former Kirkland associate Kamran Bajwa, although the firm has no plans to open in the Middle East at present. Bajwa, a fluent Arabic speaker, rejoined the firm after eight years working across the Middle East region in the financial services, private equity, investment fund, Islamic finance and M&A sectors.
He has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Chicago office to help launch Kirkland’s Middle East practice group……………………………………….Full Article: Source