Ranking tables

Agribusiness | Global

Global Market Leaders

The Agribusiness rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Global Market Leaders.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP 6 Years Ranked
  2. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
  3. Cooley LLP
  4. Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Morrison Foerster
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    Morrison Foerster
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Morrison 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.

  2. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Sidley 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.

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Band 2

  1. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Greenberg 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.

  2. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 2
  3. Cooley LLP
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Baker 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.

  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Agribusiness
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Norton 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.