Ranking tables
Global USA Banking & Finance
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 16 Years Ranked
Shearman & Sterling LLP 30 Years Ranked
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 21 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 6 Years Ranked- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Band 5
Dechert LLP 2 Years Ranked
Goodwin 1 Years Ranked
Jones Day 9 Years Ranked
Katten 4 Years Ranked
King & Spalding LLP 3 Years Ranked
Mayer Brown LLP 23 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 8 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 19 Years Ranked- Allen & Overy LLP
- Burr & Forman LLP
- Holland & Knight LLP
- McGuireWoods LLP
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Eric Leicht White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
Gregory Ezring Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked- James A Florack Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP20 Years Ranked
James Cross Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP15 Years Ranked- Jason Kyrwood Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey E Ross Debevoise & Plimpton LLP8 Years Ranked
Jennifer Hobbs Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP8 Years Ranked- Jonathan A Schaffzin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP18 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Daniel S Dokos Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP23 Years Ranked
- George (Jed) E Zobitz Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP12 Years Ranked
Jay Kim Ropes & Gray LLP12 Years Ranked- Jennifer B Ezring Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP4 Years Ranked
- Marcus J Dougherty Milbank LLP4 Years Ranked
Maura O'Sullivan Shearman & Sterling LLP12 Years Ranked- Meyer C Dworkin Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
Patrick J Ryan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP11 Years Ranked- Corey Wright
- Jay M Ptashek
- Louis Hernandez
- Margaret S Peponis
- Michèle Penzer
Band 3
- Adam Dworkin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP12 Years Ranked
Angela L Fontana Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked- Ari B Blaut Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
Brian M. Steinhardt Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP9 Years Ranked
Byung Choi Ropes & Gray LLP8 Years Ranked
Edwin E Smith Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP18 Years Ranked
Janet Vance Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked- Justin Breen Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lauren Hanrahan Milbank LLP4 Years Ranked
- Morgan Bale Paul Hastings LLP10 Years Ranked
- Stephen Kessing Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP2 Years Ranked
Steven Messina Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates5 Years Ranked- Tatiana Lapushchik Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP8 Years Ranked
- Ashley Gregory
- Christopher Butler
- Daniel Seale
- Eric Wedel
- Jocelyn A Hirsch
- Joshua A. Tinkelman
- Melissa Hutson
- R Jake Mincemoyer
Band 4
Alan Rockwell Shearman & Sterling LLP6 Years Ranked
Alexander Zeltser Ropes & Gray LLP4 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 LLP7 Years Ranked
- Brett P Barragate Jones Day12 Years Ranked
David Bilkis White & Case LLP13 Years Ranked- Douglas Urquhart Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP11 Years Ranked
Eliza McDougall White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
Eric Goodison Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked- Jennifer St. John Yount Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jonathan DeSantis Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked
Joshua W Thompson Sidley Austin LLP8 Years Ranked- Kenneth Steinberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Rajani K Gupta White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Sartaj Gill Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP12 Years Ranked
- Scott B Selinger Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
Stefanie Birkmann Ropes & Gray LLP2 Years Ranked- Stephen A Boyko Proskauer Rose LLP5 Years Ranked
Viktor Okasmaa Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked- William Miller Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP11 Years Ranked
William Sheehan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked- Christopher R Plaut
- J. Christian Nahr
- Jane Summers
- Jason Kanner
- Melissa Alwang
- Michelle Kilkenney
- Stephanie Teicher
Band 5
Aaron Adams Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
David Ridley White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
David Tarr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked
Jay Alicandri Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked- Jeffrey Goldfarb Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
Jennifer Daly King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked- John Cobb Paul Hastings LLP4 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 LLP1 Years Ranked
Monica Thurmond Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP8 Years Ranked- Nicholas A Palumbo Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP1 Years Ranked
Nicholas Schwartz Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked- Paul D Brusiloff Debevoise & Plimpton LLP11 Years Ranked
- Daniel J Bursky
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedCahill Gordon has a market-leading practice, with a significant presence in the lending market, acting for some of the world's largest investment banks and private equity firms. Highly regarded for its high-yield bond work, offering seamless coordination between its capital markets and leveraged finance partners. Works across a range of sectors including technology, healthcare and retail. Noteworthy proficiency representing lead arrangers in the financing of big-ticket M&A.
1 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 20 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.
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 30 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 & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 27 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 12 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 & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 26 Years RankedMilbank boasts a compact team of renowned finance lawyers who offer 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 & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind 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 regularly sought after to advise on recapitalizations and restructurings. Possesses additional strength in distressed situation lending matters.
2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 20 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 & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 27 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 Paul Hastings LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedEstablished group which is particularly noted for its ability to advise both investment banks and borrowers on complex financing issues. Boasts considerable expertise in handling matters involving Mexico, as well as wider Latin American markets.
3 Proskauer Rose LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedProskauer Rose has a burgeoning nationwide finance practice, with significant market presence in Massachusetts and California. 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 Ropes & Gray LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 15 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 & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 26 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 16 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 Shearman & Sterling LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 30 Years RankedDistinguished practice with enviable expertise across a wide range of matters in the banking and finance sector, such as acquisition financings. Well recognised for its ability to handle mandates involving Latin America.4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 21 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 & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 6 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 & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 2 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 & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 1 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 Jones DayBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 9 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 & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 4 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 King & Spalding LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 3 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.5 Mayer Brown LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 23 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 & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 8 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 Sidley Austin LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 19 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.