Best Law Firms by Practice Area

Founded at the dawn of the 20th century, White & Case has grown from its New York beginnings to become a truly global law firm. The firm has 43 offices across 29 countries—including 8 offices in the United States—and is well-known for its...

Founded in 1743, Freshfields is one of the oldest international law firms in the world. Its first client was the Bank of England, which remains a firm client to this day. In 1801, James William Freshfield joined the firm as a partner. Successive...

Covington & Burling is a “brain trust” law firm known for quietly (and smartly) going about its business—antitrust, litigation, white collar defense & investigations, corporate, intellectual property, export controls, data privacy and...

Debevoise & Plimpton is one of New York’s most powerful law firms and represents high-profile clients in transactions and disputes in established and emerging markets around the world. The firm’s core franchise practices include strategic...

Following the combination of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on July 1, 2026, a new combined Hogan Lovells Cadwalader profile is being developed and will be available soon. Please note that this profile reflects information...

Founded in Texas in 1945, Akin has grown to become one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 1,100 lawyers across 17 offices around the globe, operating at the intersection of public policy, business, and the law. From 2 to...

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s largest law firms. With more than 3,500 attorneys in 14 countries around the world, Latham practices in all the major jurisdictions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and regularly...

Cleary is a leading global law firm with offices on four continents and an unparalleled reputation for groundbreaking work. A dominant player in the international and corporate business world, Cleary has increased both its corporate and...

Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. Renowned for its M&A prowess, the firm is an all-star across practice areas, with over 1,700 lawyers around the globe. From Proxy Fights to Powerhouse ...