1. Latham & Watkins LLP
Corporate Law, M&A, Finance
Attorneys: 3,000+ | Founded: 1934
Global Revenue: $5.5B+ (2023)
Global leader in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and financial services. Known for handling complex international transactions.
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2. Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Private Equity, Litigation, Restructuring
Attorneys: 3,000+ | Founded: 1909
Global Revenue: $6.0B+ (2023)
Industry leader in private equity, litigation, and restructuring. Represents major global corporations and financial institutions.
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3. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
M&A, Corporate Law, Securities
Attorneys: 2,500+ | Founded: 1948
Global Revenue: $3.0B+ (2023)
Renowned for handling complex mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions. Strong presence in securities litigation.
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4. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate
Attorneys: 1,000+ | Founded: 1849
Global Revenue: $1.8B+ (2023)
Elite firm specializing in banking regulation, capital markets, and corporate matters. Strong international presence.
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5. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Private Equity, M&A, Banking
Attorneys: 1,000+ | Founded: 1884
Global Revenue: $2.0B+ (2023)
Leading firm in private equity and M&A transactions. Known for sophisticated financial and corporate work.
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6. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Financial Services, Corporate Law
Attorneys: 900+ | Founded: 1879
Global Revenue: $1.7B+ (2023)
Prestigious firm handling complex financial transactions and corporate matters. Strong regulatory practice.
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7. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Corporate, Securities, Banking
Attorneys: 500+ | Founded: 1819
Global Revenue: $1.0B+ (2023)
Historic firm known for pioneering many modern legal practices. Elite corporate and litigation practice.
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8. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Litigation, Corporate, Private Equity
Attorneys: 1,000+ | Founded: 1875
Global Revenue: $1.5B+ (2023)
Leading litigation and corporate law firm. Known for handling high-profile cases and transactions.
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9. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Litigation, Regulatory, Corporate
Attorneys: 1,500+ | Founded: 1890
Global Revenue: $2.5B+ (2023)
Premier litigation firm with strong regulatory and corporate practices. Known for appellate work.
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10. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
M&A, Corporate Law, Securities
Attorneys: 250+ | Founded: 1965
Global Revenue: $1.0B+ (2023)
Boutique firm specializing in complex corporate transactions and strategic matters. Known for M&A expertise.
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11. White & Case LLP
International Law, Project Finance
Attorneys: 2,200+ | Founded: 1901
Global Revenue: $2.5B+ (2023)
Global firm with strong international presence. Leaders in project finance and cross-border matters.
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12. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Litigation, Arbitration
Attorneys: 900+ | Founded: 1986
Global Revenue: $1.7B+ (2023)
Largest litigation-only firm globally. Known for handling complex, high-stakes disputes.
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13. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
International Law, Antitrust
Attorneys: 1,200+ | Founded: 1946
Global Revenue: $1.4B+ (2023)
International law firm known for antitrust work and sovereign representations.
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14. Covington & Burling LLP
Regulatory, Life Sciences
Attorneys: 1,300+ | Founded: 1919
Global Revenue: $1.5B+ (2023)
Leading regulatory and public policy firm. Strong focus on life sciences and technology.
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15. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Private Equity, Insurance
Attorneys: 800+ | Founded: 1931
Global Revenue: $1.3B+ (2023)
Elite firm known for private equity work and insurance industry expertise.
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* Revenue figures and attorney counts are approximate and based on publicly available information as of 2023-2024. Rankings consider factors including revenue, reputation, practice strength, and client feedback.
