Richard Birch

Kirkland & Ellis International II LLP

Overview

Richard Birch is an associate in the Antitrust and Competition Team based in Brussels. He has experience across EU and UK competition law matters, including multi-jurisdictional merger control, foreign investment regulation and issues relating to antitrust and general competition law compliance.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

“Kirkland Advises Aleph Capital Partners and Crestview Partners on Investment in Saber Interactive”, Kirkland Alert, September 2024

“UK National Security and Investment Act Update”, Kirkland Alert, September 2024

“Kirkland Advises Bain Capital on Acquisition of Fogo de Chão”, Kirkland Alert, August 2023

“UK Cabinet Office Publishes Second Annual Report on UK National Security and Investment Act”, Kirkland Alert, July 2023

“Kirkland Advises Gen II Fund Services on Acquisition of Crestbridge”, Kirkland Alert, July 2023

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2022, Admitted to practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
  • 2024, Brussels (B List)

Languages

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Education

  • The University of Law, MoorgateLegal Practice Course2020
  • The University of Law, MoorgateGraduate Diploma in Law2019
  • Regent's Park College, University of OxfordB.A., English Language & Literature2018