Kirkland & Ellis has partnered with Palantir to develop an AI tool aimed at assisting private equity firms in securing investments from sources like public pension funds. This $500 million investment marks the largest known commitment to proprietary AI technology within the legal sector, highlighting the growing intersection of technology and legal services. The collaboration seeks to enhance advisory capabilities for buyout groups.

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Kirkland & Ellis and Palantir to build AI tool to assist private equity firms

Technology to be used to advise buyout groups on bringing in money from investors such as public pension funds

Signage for Kirkland & Ellis on the glass exterior of a building, with a person walking by the entrance labelled 1301. A number of law firms have built proprietary AI technology, but Kirkland’s $500mn investment is the largest disclosed in the legal industry© Bloomberg

Kaye Wiggins in New York and Suzi Ring in London

PublishedJune 4 2026

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