Kirkland & Ellis Accused of Conflict in Private Equity Spat

Law firm Kirkland & Ellis has been drawn into a dispute between investors of Ascent Resources and the private equity firm that’s seeking to raise a continuation fund to prolong...

By Preeti Singh · Bloomberg Markets

Law firm Kirkland & Ellis has been drawn into a dispute between investors of Ascent Resources and the private equity firm that’s seeking to raise a continuation fund to prolong its hold on the natural gas producer.