Best Law Firms by Region

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 3,500 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as one...

Sidley is a global powerhouse with a long list of clients—from Fortune 500 companies to startups—in a range of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, sports and media, and technology. With over...

Latham is one of the world’s largest law firms. With more than 3,000 attorneys in 30 offices around the world, Latham practices in all the major jurisdictions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and regularly represents...

Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. It was the first law firm to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue, now the industry brass ring. Renowned for its M&A prowess, the firm is an all-star across practice...

Mayer Brown is a law firm with offices across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It employs more than 1,900 lawyers—making it among the 25 largest law firm workforces in the world. Known for its top-flight corporate, finance, and...

From its 19th-century Chicago roots, Winston & Strawn has become a global law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia. Winston is known for its work in middle-market private equity,...

A Chicago institution since the 1930s, McDermott Will & Emery has broadened its gaze in recent decades to new markets in the United States and abroad. The strategy has paid off in spades, with McDermott firmly ensconced among the world’s...

A heavy hitter with a hand in most major areas of law and an internationally recognized prowess in litigation, Jones Day boasts 40 offices in 16 countries spread over five continents. The firm’s booming practices include antitrust, appellate...

With roots in Chicago, Katten has grown to nearly 700 attorneys across more than a dozen offices around the globe. The firm is known for its Corporate, Finance, Healthcare, and Litigation practices. First Chicago, Then the World Frustrated...