2026 Most Selective Law Firms
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Each year, a significant chunk of the world’s largest and most complex deals—major mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and shareholder litigation, big-name restructurings, and multibillion-dollar real estate ventures—are cranked through the...
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Long residing in California—where it maintains a quintet of offices—O’Melveny & Myers has branched out in all directions with offices in eight countries on three continents, including recent expansion into Texas. The firm is known for its...
Williams & Connolly LLP
Williams & Connolly continues to hold its own against firms 10 times its size by following a basic mantra: Keep it simple. The firm employs approximately 380 attorneys who focus almost exclusively on litigation from a single office in DC....
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morgan Lewis has branched out from its Philadelphia roots to build a global network of lawyers in more than 30 offices, reaching from Boston to Singapore and from San Francisco to Dubai. The firm’s strengths include litigation, labor and...
Clifford Chance US LLP
With 3,400 lawyers across more than 30 offices around the globe, Clifford Chance is a legal behemoth. The firm boasts a growing practice in the United States and a global reputation that shines. Brits and Yanks The modern Clifford Chance...
Gibson Dunn
With more than 2,000 attorneys across 10 countries, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is a force. Among the top firms in the country, Gibson Dunn is well-known for its litigation and trial work—especially its bustling appellate litigation and...
Gunster
At nearly 100 years old, Gunster has been a part of Florida since it was mostly orange groves and mangroves. The firm helps mid to large business in a range of market segments navigate the particulars of Florida’s legal landscape. Approximately...
Skadden
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...
Latham & Watkins
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...
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland is one of the largest firms in the world with more than 3,000 attorneys practicing in offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. In addition, a network of more than 200 related law firms,...