Kirkland & Ellis, one the world’s most elite law firms, is recognized for its private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions, litigation and dispute resolution/arbitration, restructuring, and intellectual property work....

A powerhouse in restructuring, M&A, private equity, and litigation, Weil, Gotshal & Manges has long been one of the world’s leading law firms. The firm has pioneered major areas of law, such as corporate governance, private equity, and...

A heavy-hitter with a hand in most major areas of law and an internationally recognized prowess in litigation, Jones Day uses its size and reach—offices in 19 countries spread over five continents—to maintain strong client relationships with...

For decades, Paul, Weiss has valiantly defended the coffers and reputations of some of the world’s largest financial institutions and companies. Though perhaps best recognized for its courtroom dazzle, the firm’s prolific corporate and...

Giant Among Mortals Kind of like Oprah or Beyoncé, Skadden is a giant among mortals. Known by its one name, it sits atop its world, continuously topping the AmLaw 100 as one of the most profitable law firms. It was the first law firm to...

Founded in Texas in 1945, Akin Gump has grown to become one of the world’s largest law firms, with over 900 lawyers working across a vast array of practices in 20 offices around the globe. Long a force in national politics via its lobbying and...

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, founded in New York City more than 165 years ago, has finance in its DNA. The firm boasts one of the nation's best and most comprehensive corporate departments, with impressive teams in capital markets, M&A,...

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP (PSZJ) is the one of the nation’s leading corporate restructuring boutiques.  Founded in 1983 by a group of Sidley Austin attorneys, the firm has grown to become the largest bankruptcy boutique in the...

Latham is one of the world’s largest law firms, a bona fide member of the clique that includes the Magic Circle and the elite U.S. heritage firms. With more than 2,500 attorneys in 30 offices around the world, Latham practices in all the major...