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 44 offices across 30 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...

Throughout its 140-year history, King & Spalding has expanded far from its Southern roots to open offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm’s long-time clients include public and private companies across...

Founded in Texas in 1945, Akin has grown to become one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices around the globe, operating at the intersection of public policy, business, and the law. From 2 to 900+ ...

Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most elite law firms, is known for its corporate, intellectual property, litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With more than 4,000 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as one...

Hogan Lovells is a global megafirm with more than 35 offices in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The firm boasts more than 2,800 lawyers, making it one of the largest firms. The Making of a...

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...