Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | Global
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Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 32 Years Ranked
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 28 Years Ranked
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Latham & Watkins LLP
Band 2
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 13 Years Ranked
- Milbank LLP 27 Years Ranked
- Paul Hastings LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Ropes & Gray LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 21 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 29 Years Ranked
Band 3
Band 4
- A&O Shearman 37 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 17 Years Ranked
- King & Spalding LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 22 Years Ranked
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Senior Statespeople
- David Brittenham Debevoise & Plimpton LLP18 Years Ranked
- Edwin E Smith Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP19 Years Ranked
- F William ReindelFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- James ClarkCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
- William M HartnettCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Eric Leicht White & Case LLP11 Years Ranked
- Gregory Ezring Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP12 Years Ranked
- James A Florack Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP21 Years Ranked
- Jason Kyrwood Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey E Ross Debevoise & Plimpton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Patrick J Ryan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jay M PtashekKirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 2
- Brian M. Steinhardt Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP10 Years Ranked
- Daniel S Dokos Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP24 Years Ranked
- George (Jed) E Zobitz Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP13 Years Ranked
- Jay Kim Ropes & Gray LLP13 Years Ranked
- Marcus J Dougherty Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
- Maura O'Sullivan A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
- Meyer C Dworkin Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Corey WrightLatham & Watkins LLP
- Jennifer EzringLatham & Watkins LLP
- Louis HernandezKirkland & Ellis
- Margaret S PeponisCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Michèle PenzerLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 3
- Alan Rockwell DLA Piper LLP (US)7 Years Ranked
- Angela L Fontana Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
- Ari B Blaut Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Byung Choi Ropes & Gray LLP9 Years Ranked
- Eric Wedel Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
- Janet Vance Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
- Justin Breen Proskauer Rose LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Steinberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lauren Hanrahan Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
- Morgan Bale Paul Hastings LLP11 Years Ranked
- R Jake Mincemoyer A&O Shearman4 Years Ranked
- Scott B Selinger Debevoise & Plimpton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Stephen Kessing Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
- Steven Messina Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
- Tatiana Lapushchik Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP9 Years Ranked
- Adam DworkinCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
- Ashley GregoryKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Christopher ButlerKirkland & Ellis
- Daniel SealeLatham & Watkins LLP
- J. Christian NahrSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Jason KannerKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Jocelyn A HirschKirkland & Ellis
- Joshua A. TinkelmanLatham & Watkins LLP
- Melissa HutsonKirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 4
- Alexander Zeltser Ropes & Gray LLP5 Years Ranked
- Allison R Liff Freshfields US LLP3 Years Ranked
- Andrew Colao Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP7 Years Ranked
- Andrew J Yoon Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP8 Years Ranked
- David Bilkis White & Case LLP14 Years Ranked
- Eliza McDougall White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jennifer St. John Yount Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- John Cobb Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan DeSantis Proskauer Rose LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joshua W Thompson Sidley Austin LLP9 Years Ranked
- Nicholas A Palumbo Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Schwartz Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Rajani K Gupta White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
- Sartaj Gill Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Stefanie Birkmann Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stephen A Boyko Proskauer Rose LLP6 Years Ranked
- Viktor Okasmaa Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- William Sheehan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
- Melissa AlwangLatham & Watkins LLP
- Michelle KilkenneyKirkland & Ellis
- Stephanie TeicherLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 5
- Aaron Adams Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Brett P Barragate Jones Day13 Years Ranked
- Brian Gluck Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP1 Years Ranked
- David Ridley White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Tarr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked
- Eric Goodison Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jay Alicandri Dechert LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Daly Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joshua Zelig Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Leonard Klingbaum Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marisa Sotomayor King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michael K Chernick A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
- Monica L Holland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Monica Thurmond Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP9 Years Ranked
- Alfred XueLatham & Watkins LLP
- Amy ShapiroCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Daniel J BurskyFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Emily JohnsonWachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
- Judson OswaldKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Michael TolliniCooley LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 32 Years RankedA highly respected team which boasts notable strength in handling issues throughout Latin America. Routinely called upon by both borrowers and lenders to handle debt restructurings.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 28 Years RankedThe Simpson Thacher team remains at the forefront of the market with wide-ranging experience across the entire gamut of transactions. Handles both lender and borrower-side deals and offers expertise in refinancings, acquisition financing and opportunistic event financings. Regularly sought by leading investment banks and corporate borrowers, with connections to leading private equity houses bolstered through its prominent funds team. Strong national and international capabilities allow for seamless deal integration on domestic and cross-border transactions.
Band 2
2 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedCravath, Swaine & Moore has a comprehensive practice notable for its enviable roster of lender and borrower-side clients, which it advises on both domestic and cross-border banking and finance matters. Highly skilled in syndicated leveraged finance, M&A finance and high-grade investment. Offers additional expertise across asset-based financings, recapitalizations and restructuring.2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton has an accomplished finance practice that is widely regarded for its representation of leading borrower clients, particularly private equity funds. Highly adept in leveraged finance matters and routinely sought after for its skills in high-yield debt offerings, second-lien financings and mezzanine capital matters. Active in transactions across an enormous range of industries, with demonstrable expertise in healthcare, media and insurance.2 Milbank LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 27 Years RankedMilbank boasts a compact team of renowned finance lawyers who offer in-depth market knowledge and expertise. Noted for its reputation with leading lenders, and is also adept at acting for borrowers and private equity sponsors across the whole spectrum of finance transactions. Highly regarded for its cross-border expertise on large-scale transactions, including LBOs. Notably represents companies in the energy, technology and transportation sectors.2 Paul Hastings LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedPaul Hastings boasts a widely spread national group with a particular focus on lender-side and private equity sponsor representation. Particularly noted for its significant presence in the asset-based lending space, and its work with clients on term loans and bridge loans, as well as restructuring matters. Represents a good choice of firm for cross-border transactions, with a pronounced focus on energy financings.2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPaul, Weiss has a highly regarded practice that is known for its representation of leading private equity and borrower clients, as well as its capabilities in direct lending. Offers expertise in debt financing, including LBOs and asset-based loans, and is regularly sought after to advise on recapitalizations and restructurings. Possesses additional strength in distressed situation lending matters.2 Ropes & Gray LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedRopes & Gray attracts a wide array of leading private equity clients and continues to be highly regarded for its expertise in leveraged finance work acting for borrowers in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Renowned for its expertise on the whole spectrum of financings including acquisition financings, private equity investments and whole business securitizations. Also noted for its strengths in mezzanine debt and direct lending matters. Maintains client relationships across a diverse range of sectors, with noteworthy activity in the technology, healthcare and consumer products spaces.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges has a robust finance practice, which is highlighted for its balanced approach in representing prominent lender and borrower clients. Noted for its adept counsel on cross-border acquisition financing and also enjoys a fine reputation for its work on restructurings in the energy sector. Also excels in its representation of private equity clients and their portfolio companies, and is increasingly active on behalf of non-bank direct lenders. Expert capabilities when handling sophisticated investment-grade acquisition financings.2 White & Case LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 29 Years RankedSophisticated practice with a strong bench of talented US-based practitioners. Offers guidance to both borrowers and lenders on complex financing transactions throughout Latin America, with significant strength in Brazil and Mexico.
Band 3
3 Proskauer Rose LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedProskauer Rose has a burgeoning nationwide finance practice, with significant market presence in Massachusetts, California and New York. Highlighted for its balanced and wide-ranging finance expertise, representing a variety of traditional lenders, alternative lenders, sponsors and corporate borrowers. Possesses expertise across the whole spectrum of financings including multitranche finance, leveraged finance and distressed lending.3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 28 Years RankedHighly regarded practice which demonstrates expertise in handling issues across a number of Latin American jurisdictions, including Colombia and Mexico. Respected for its ability to provide counsel on a broad range of financial transactions.
Band 4
4 A&O ShearmanBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 37 Years RankedA&O Shearman is a major corporate player with a growing financing practice and strength in both borrower and lender representation, regularly acting for banking syndicates. Highly regarded in the market for handling the finance elements of major cross-border transactions. Versed in all manner of debt transactions including mezzanine, bond and asset-based financings. The team has considerable capability to advise on Latin America-related matters.4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher has expertise in key markets, including New York, California and Texas, across the whole gamut of financing transactions, and is renowned for its work on behalf of borrowers and private equity clients. Possesses substantial experience in financing transactions across a wide range of sectors including energy, consumer products and telecommunications. Regularly handles complex acquisition financings.4 King & Spalding LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKing & Spalding has an esteemed practice that is recognized for its expertise on middle-market deals, as well as strength on investment-grade transactions. Able to advise a host of clients including leading national banks, private equity funds and public companies. Capabilities span the full breadth of syndicated and single-lender transactions, boasting expertise in leveraged transactions and asset-based lending.4 Sidley Austin LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedSidley Austin has an esteemed group that handles a range of financing transactions including sponsor finance, secured finance, investment-grade and junior financings. Offers experience in cross-border transactions and has expertise in a range of industries including energy, media and entertainment, and technology. Represents an impressive roster of clients including leading investment banks and corporate borrowers. Impressive national footprint includes financing expertise in New York, Chicago, Texas and California markets, with additional international capabilities in Europe and Asia.4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell has a multifaceted finance practice with particular strength in international financing transactions. Clients include private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, financial institutions and major corporates.4 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher has an expanding finance practice which is reinforced by nationally recognized M&A and bankruptcy groups. Handles a wide array of finance transactions, frequently representing some of the leading private equity funds, corporate borrowers and investment banks. Additional experience representing hedge funds and registered funds in high-value redemption and subscription credit facilities. Highlighted for its significant cross-border expertise and a wealth of experience in the energy sector.
Band 5
5 Dechert LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedDechert's funds-focused team serves some of the largest sponsors globally, with particular strength in midmarket financing transactions. Most regularly consulted by funds and companies undertaking major buyouts or M&A. Additionally offers lender-side expertise, with multiple real estate finance experts housed in the firm's Pennsylvania office.5 GoodwinBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedGoodwin's team boasts significant strength in handling acquisition financings and restructurings. The group demonstrates the capacity to assist organizations stemming from a broad range of sectors, including real estate, life sciences and technology. The team has notable experience of providing counsel on issues containing cross-border elements.5 Holland & Knight LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedWell-established team with expertise in Central and South American markets. Respected for its lender-side practice.5 Jones DayBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedJones Day has an exemplary group of finance practitioners that assists both borrowers and lenders in an array of financings. Regularly sought after for its strength in the debt finance space, boasting experience on syndicated, multicurrency and acquisition financings. Skilled across the spectrum of industries, with an established presence in the midmarket space.5 KattenBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedKatten has an active banking and finance practice with a strong foothold in the middle-market space. Typically works with lenders on sophisticated commercial financings. Highly regarded for its capabilities in the direct lending space.5 Mayer Brown LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 25 Years RankedHighly regarded group with experience across a range of jurisdictions, including Brazil and Mexico. Excellent capacity to handle a wide spectrum of issues ranging from inter-bank lending to corporate finance matters.5 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius has a deep lending offering with a huge national and global presence. Utilizes an unmatched clientele of big-name institutional investors, advising these clients as both direct lenders in private placement financings and as borrowers when investing in funds. Also advises on more traditional lending transactions, acting for financial institutions and corporates.5 Morrison FoersterBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMorrison Foerster has a well-regarded finance practice. The group routinely demonstrates its ability to handle complex issues, including acquisition financing, asset-based lending and restructuring matters. The practitioners represent both lender and borrower-side clients, with a real specialism in the technology and healthcare sectors. The team has further experience of handling international deals in the space.