Kirkland & Ellis’ outgoing London head James Learner has confirmed his next role, with the partner set to take up a non-legal role at US private equity firm Huntsman Gay.

Learner (pictured), who was involved in launching Kirkland’s City base in 1994, is moving on to become managing director at the Salt Lake City-headquartered buyout house. He will be based in Huntsman’s Palo Alto branch.