Ranking tables
E-Discovery & Information Governance | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Norton Rose Fulbright 6 Years Ranked- Redgrave LLP
DLA Piper LLP (US) 5 Years Ranked
Reed Smith LLP 6 Years Ranked- Gunster
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Norton Rose FulbrightE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is regularly engaged by significant clients to provide counsel on diverse e-discovery and information governance matters. The group demonstrates strong capabilities in large-scale document review, including in the use of TAR. Norton Rose's lawyers are regularly called upon to assist with antitrust investigations, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, and also frequently advise on high-profile litigation. Clients benefit from the firm's global reach to receive expert advice on cross-border discovery issues.
Band 2
2 Covington & Burling LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCovington & Burling expertly handles litigation readiness and leverages its deep expertise in e-discovery and information governance. The team assists with investigations across the regulated markets and advises on commercial litigation. Its clients include global corporates, which seek out Covington's expert knowledge of all stages of e-discovery, from collection through to production.
2 King & Spalding LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedKing & Spalding hosts a substantial and highly sought-after team of attorneys which provide a full suite of e-discovery services to clients, such as developing discovery protocols for litigation readiness, as well as assisting with document collection, review and production. The firm regularly undertakes e-discovery management mandates on high-stakes litigation and investigations.2 Kirkland & EllisE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is able to leverage significant strength in e-discovery for US and international cases. The team frequently assists with litigation readiness and risk assessments relating to data retention, as well as advising on large-scale contentious work, with clients benefiting from its expertise in TAR. Past cases span a wide range of areas from product liability to antitrust.
2 Littler Mendelson, PCE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedLittler Mendelson has a sophisticated practice with a strong track record in advising on the discovery aspects of substantial labor and employment matters. The litigation capabilities of the firm include assisting with high-profile cases, ranging from single-plaintiff matters to collective actions. The group regularly advises national as well as global corporations on their policies and procedures.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMorgan Lewis houses a robust practice with a great depth of experience in e-discovery and information governance. The group is retained as national discovery counsel by major names in the energy and tech sectors, and is frequently active in discovery management in a range of commercial disputes.
2 Sidley Austin LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSidley Austin offers broad strengths across information governance and e-discovery work, regularly advising clients on high-stakes litigation matters and sensitive internal and regulatory investigations. The team is experienced in advising on a range of major product liability, antitrust and fraud matters.
2 Winston & Strawn LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedWinston & Strawn's highly-regarded practice maintains its enviable position as national discovery counsel to industry leaders across numerous industry verticals. The group provides high-level advice on discovery strategy in a range of litigation, including multiparty issues and multidistrict mandates, while also offering considerable additional capabilities in data governance.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)E-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper is able to support clients through the whole litigation and investigation process, from advising on noncontentious data management and ensuring litigation readiness, to document-based discovery for trial. The group's in-depth knowledge of the court process enables attorneys to litigate discovery matters and support merits counsel in overall strategy. The lawyers' broad-based experience includes advising on a wide spectrum of cases, from product liability and antitrust to intellectual property, among others.3 Reed Smith LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedReed Smith is well versed in discovery management issues arising during its clients' most significant litigation. The group possesses notable capabilities in legal hold administration and in conducting custodian interviews.- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 3
Band 4
4 PillsburyE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPillsbury operates an integrated team assisting clients with e-discovery in the context of litigation and investigations. With an in-depth understanding of technology, the group is able to provide expert guidance on collection, review and production.
4 Ropes & Gray LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRopes & Gray is well positioned to advise clients on the full suite of e-discovery matters, with clients benefiting from the team's well-honed skills in product liability claims, data breach litigation, MDLs and regulatory investigations. The firm offers a global pool of resources for multinational clients, who frequently turn to its group for their most challenging disputes and for its advice on data governance strategies.
4 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPE-Discovery & Information Governance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke offers a comprehensive information governance and discovery platform for clients. Its attorneys advice on the full scope of preservation, deletion, litigation and compliance matters, assisted by a team of technological specialists. The client base spans industries including insurance, financial services, construction, manufacturing and energy in various high profile matters ranging from multidistrict litigation to government investigations.