Ranking tables
Agribusiness | Global
Global Market Leaders
Rankings overview for Departments
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 6 Years Ranked- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Cooley LLP
- Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
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Band 1

1 Morrison FoersterAgribusiness2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedMorrison Foerster is widely acknowledged for its offering to the agritech and agribusiness sectors, representing both emerging clients and key industry players. The law firm offers:
• Broad expertise in the areas of patent applications, IP litigation and M&A.
• Proficiency in handling regulatory work, including specialised areas related to agricultural operations such as toxicity regulations.
• Lawyers with advanced degrees in science disciplines relevant to the contemporary agritech and agribusiness industries.

1 Sidley Austin LLPAgribusiness2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedSidley Austin is distinguished as a global market leader with a well-established focus on the agribusiness sector. The law firm offers:
• Expertise in a diverse range of areas, with strong teams in M&A, joint ventures, technology, IP and environmental law advising across financing, fund formation and transactional work for clients in the agricultural industry.
• An esteemed dispute resolution practice in the sector with aptitude in high-profile litigation, often working with the firm's international trade team and with trade associations.
• Experience acting for clients including multinational companies, biotech companies, agritech firms and startup ventures.
Band 2

2 Greenberg Traurig, LLPAgribusiness2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is recognised for its strong global practice in real estate and land transactions, which provides a broad platform for US and international clients in the agribusiness sector. The law firm offers:
• Comprehensive legal services to agricultural and food companies on licensing agreements, IP, M&A, patents and restructurings.
• Expertise spanning M&A, investments, disputes and regulatory issues related to areas including farming, agritech, water and commercial cattle.
• Increasing capabilities in renewable energy and green finance matters.
Band 3

3 Baker McKenzieAgribusiness2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBaker McKenzie is a highly-respected international firm with a strong command of navigating agribusiness transactions for key clients. The law firm offers:
• Capabilities in leading multi-jurisdictional matters with a presence with over 70 offices across 45 countries.
• Particularly strong handling of high value and cross-border mandates including M&A, investments and joint ventures.
• A client base that includes prominent food and agribusiness companies.

3 Norton Rose FulbrightAgribusiness2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is highly regarded for its global food and agribusiness practice. It has a dedicated team of lawyers across its international network, covering Europe and North America as well as emerging markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America and Africa. The law firm offers:
• Acting for prominent industry clients in a wide array of sectors, from food production, processing and distribution to biotechnology and agrichemicals.
• Expertise in high-stakes M&A, joint ventures, agrifunds and finance, with a particular focus on soft commodities.
• Aptitude handling disputes and cross-border litigation and active on
regulatory issues and investigations concerning food safety, trade practice abuse and supply chain management.