Boyd becomes the latest Linklaters partner to jump ship to Kirkland Legal Business25 May 2016Strategic recruitment Rising private equity star Stuart Boyd has become the fifth Linklaters partner in the City to switch to US rival Kirkland & Ellis (K&E) in the last 18 months.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Related ContentKirkland & Ellis surges ahead as revenue hits $8.8bn and PEP jumps 16%International roundup: White & Case hits Weil for three-partner New York team while Reed Smith opens in DenverHow to get to the top in M&A: leading female partners share their tips for successPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playChance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off?Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner