Ranking tables
USA New York Banking & Finance
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Allen & Overy LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 6 Years Ranked
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Paul Hastings LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Shearman & Sterling LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 2 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
- F William Reindel Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- James Clark Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP20 Years Ranked
- David Brittenham
- William M Hartnett
Band 1
- Gregory Ezring Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP15 Years Ranked
- James A Florack Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP20 Years Ranked
- James Cross Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP18 Years Ranked
- Jason Kyrwood Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Hobbs Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP8 Years Ranked
- Jonathan A Schaffzin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP19 Years Ranked
- Eric Leicht
- Jeffrey E Ross
Band 2
- Corey Wright Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
- Daniel S Dokos Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP20 Years Ranked
- George (Jed) E Zobitz Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jay Kim Ropes & Gray LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jay M Ptashek Kirkland & Ellis LLP16 Years Ranked
- Jennifer B Ezring Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP5 Years Ranked
- Margaret S Peponis Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP15 Years Ranked
- Maura O'Sullivan Shearman & Sterling LLP15 Years Ranked
- Meyer C Dworkin Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michèle Penzer Latham & Watkins LLP20 Years Ranked
- Patrick J Ryan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP11 Years Ranked
- Marcus J Dougherty
Band 3
- Adam Dworkin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP16 Years Ranked
- Ari B Blaut Sullivan & Cromwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ashley Gregory Kirkland & Ellis LLP9 Years Ranked
- Brian M. Steinhardt Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP11 Years Ranked
- Daniel Seale Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Eric Wedel Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Janet Vance Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Justin Breen Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
- Melissa Hutson Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
- Morgan Bale Paul Hastings LLP10 Years Ranked
- Stephen Kessing Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP5 Years Ranked
- Steven Messina Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
- Tatiana Lapushchik Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP11 Years Ranked
- Joshua A. Tinkelman
- Lauren Hanrahan
- R Jake Mincemoyer
Band 4
- Alan Rockwell Shearman & Sterling LLP8 Years Ranked
- Alexander Zeltser Ropes & Gray LLP6 Years Ranked
- Allison R Liff Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US2 Years Ranked
- Andrew Colao Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP6 Years Ranked
- Andrew J Yoon Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP10 Years Ranked
- Brett P Barragate Jones Day19 Years Ranked
- Christopher R Plaut Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Douglas Urquhart Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
- Eric Goodison Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked
- J. Christian Nahr Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jane Summers Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jason Kanner Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jennifer St. John Yount Paul Hastings LLP16 Years Ranked
- John Cobb Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jonathan DeSantis Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joshua W Thompson Sidley Austin LLP8 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Steinberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Melissa Alwang Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Sartaj Gill Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
- Stefanie Birkmann Ropes & Gray LLP2 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Teicher Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Viktor Okasmaa Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
- William Miller Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP11 Years Ranked
- William Sheehan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked
- David Bilkis
- Eliza McDougall
- Rajani K Gupta
- Scott B Selinger
Band 5
- Aaron Adams Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Daniel J Bursky Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP17 Years Ranked
- David Tarr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP3 Years Ranked
- Edwin E Smith Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP20 Years Ranked
- Jay Alicandri Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Goldfarb Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Daly King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
- Joshua Zelig Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Judson Oswald Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
- Leonard Klingbaum Ropes & Gray LLP2 Years Ranked
- Marisa Sotomayor King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael K Chernick Shearman & Sterling LLP2 Years Ranked
- Monica L Holland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Monica Thurmond Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP9 Years Ranked
- Nicholas A Palumbo Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Schwartz Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
- David Ridley
- Paul D Brusiloff
Up and Coming
- Alfred Xue Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Angelina Liang Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
- Brian Gluck Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked
- Edward Newlands Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Tabas Carson Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Meredith Mackey Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedCahill Gordon has a highly regarded bench of practitioners with a market-leading presence in the lending market. Known for acting with some of the world's largest investment funds and private equity houses. Offers seamless coordination between its capital markets and leveraged finance partners in its handling of high-yield bond work. Represents arrangers in high-end M&A, including in the technology, healthcare and retail sectors.1 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedCravath, Swaine & Moore has a top-tier department handling eye-catching financing mandates for a clientele of corporate behemoths and Wall Street lending institutions. Boasts capabilities in cross-border loan structuring in addition to domestic transactions, including acquisition financing. Combines strength in high-value term and revolving credit facilities with more esoteric matters, including recapitalizations and asset-based lending.1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell boasts a deep bench of expert financing practitioners notable for their breadth, serving both borrower and lender clients at the highest level. Highly regarded for both leveraged and investment-grade lending, including debt restructuring and acquisition financing. Boasts impressive international reach, with stellar reputation for deals involving Latin American countries.1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a uniquely positioned New York banking and finance group that is able to draw on nationwide and global strength in fund-related financings. Acts on both single-lender and syndicated transactions for both private equity sponsors and lenders. Well known for its offerings on high-yield, mezzanine and bridge financing transactions. Further capable of middle-market work in addition to its large-cap and investment grade work.1 Latham & Watkins LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedLatham & Watkins is a go-to practice with a strong bench, acting for high-profile corporate borrowers as well as major financial institutions. Recognized for its strengths in syndicated loan transactions and highly esteemed for its strength on cross-border transactions. Fields experienced attorneys with expertise across bridge financings, investment-grade loans and multicurrency facilities.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedSimpson Thacher has a group of market-leading experts handling a number of the biggest financing deals in the USA and globally. In addition to a dealsheet of top-class acquisition financings, offers expertise in asset-based lending as well as more general term loans and revolvers. Well reputed among all sectors of the market, with corporates, sponsors and lenders turning to the group for large transactions.
Band 2
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 2 | 5 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 & Finance2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMilbank has a compact team of renowned finance lawyers offering in-depth market knowledge and expertise. Noted for its reputation of 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, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind's practice 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 regularly sought after to advise on recapitalizations and restructurings. Possesses additional strength in distressed situation lending matters.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges has a robust finance practice, 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 & Finance2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedWhite & Case has a thriving finance practice, and the team represents a loyal following of clients on both domestic and international transactions. Offers experience in syndicated lending, acquisition finance and asset-based lending, among a host of other areas. Highly regarded for its debtor-in-possession work. Client base includes heavyweight underwriters, investment banks and household-name corporations, as well as private equity firms and their portfolios.
Band 3
3 Ropes & Gray LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 3 | 4 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.3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBanking & Finance2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSkadden has an established finance group that is recognized for its strategic representation of leading borrower and lender clients. Well equipped in both domestic and cross-border financing matters and much sought after for its strengths in acquisition financing and leveraged recapitalizations. Also excels in corporate restructuring and asset-based loan matters. Boasts a diverse client base, extending across the real estate, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors.
Band 4
4 Allen & Overy LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAllen & Overy 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.4 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb has a well-respected and well-regarded practice known for its extensive representation of borrower and lender clients. Boasts impressive expertise in large syndicated credit facilities, term loan offerings and high-yield bond and note issuances. Further strength in guiding clients through acquisition finance with cross-border implications.4 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris has a robust finance practice, with the team representing private equity sponsors, banks and corporations on a wide range of financings, including senior secured credit facilities, syndicated loans and recapitalizations. Offers complementary expertise in M&A and regularly engaged to handle big-ticket sponsor work, as well as matters across the middle market.4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 4 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 Paul Hastings LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPaul Hastings has a broad finance practice 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.4 Shearman & Sterling LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedShearman & Sterling has an established practice that is routinely sought after for its expert counsel by borrower, lender and sponsor-side clients. Displays particular strength in syndicated lending, acquisition financing, asset-based lending and bond offerings. Possesses significant experience representing clients on complex cross-border transactions with a prominent London office that allows for seamless transatlantic coordination. Finance capabilities are bolstered by the firm's regulatory, tax and capital markets practice. Extensive experience acting for its diverse roster of clients in industries such as retail, energy and technology.4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell is a well-regarded firm that is noted for its strong focus on lender-side and borrower-side work. Has niche expertise in handling direct lending matters for insurance companies. Regularly works with household-name corporates, private equity houses and financial institutions. Ably assists clients with international and cross-border matters.4 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher has an expanding finance practice 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 & Finance2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDechert's team has considerable presence in the banking and finance market. The group demonstrates strength in handling a range of finance transactions and debt restructurings. The practitioners have notable experience of handling recapitalizations and Regulation S offerings. The team is routinely called upon to advise borrowers, sponsors and lenders. The practice group benefits from the firm's global presence.5 King & Spalding LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedKing & Spalding's team is renowned for its direct lender practice. The firm boasts a deep and strong bench in the space. The group handles issues concerning a wide spectrum of sectors, including retail, healthcare and transportation.5 Proskauer Rose LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedProskauer Rose boasts a strong team with significant experience in advising renowned lenders in the space. The team is capable of advising clients on innovative structuring, such as upside-down unitranches. The group handles a range of matters that concern a variety of sectors, including manufacturing and technology.5 Sidley Austin LLPBanking & Finance2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedSidley Austin is noted for its broad practice in the banking and finance space. The practitioners at Sidley are routinely called upon by both distinguished lenders and borrowers to provide counsel on a whole host of issues. Its team has notable strength in handling deals with cross-border elements.5 Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & KatzBanking & Finance2022 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWachtell, Lipton, Rosen's financing group is noted for its strong borrower-side practice. The team is routinely called upon to provide counsel on significant financing transactions, including debt and equity financings. Its practitioners are highlighted for their ability to handle deals across a broad spectrum of industries including technology, energy and life sciences.