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Our firm, its practices, departments and lawyers receive frequent recognition, ranking us among the world’s best in industry surveys and major publications. We are proud of these honors and believe that they demonstrate the breadth, depth and excellence of Gibson Dunn. We invite you to browse recent news involving our firm.

Brad Roach recognized by Who’s Who Legal

Singapore partner Brad Roach was recognized by Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2019. Brad was recognized in Energy, where he was the only attorney recognized in this category for Singapore.

November 21, 2018

Gibson Dunn Transaction Named M&A Deal of the Year by D CEO

D CEO named “Sale of RSP Permian Inc. to Concho Resources Inc.” as its M&A Deal of the Year on the 2018 Oil & Gas Dealmakers Awards list. Gibson Dunn was counsel to Concho Resources Inc.

November 9, 2018

German Directory JUVE Recommends Frankfurt, Munich and Brussels Offices

The German publication JUVE recommended Gibson Dunn’s Frankfurt, Munich and Brussels offices in the 2018/2019 edition of its annual directory. The firm was recommended in the Brussels, Frankfurt and Munich regions and recognized in the Antitrust, Compliance Audits and Investigations, Corporate, M&A and Private Equity categories.

November 2, 2018

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers UK 2019

Gibson Dunn was recognized with two firm and 14 individual rankings in the 2019 edition of Chambers UK.

November 2, 2018

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Awards Gibson Dunn 132 Top-Tier Rankings

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® awarded Gibson Dunn Tier 1 rankings in 132 practice area categories in its 2019 “Best Law Firms” [PDF] survey. Overall, the firm earned 169 rankings in nine metropolitan areas and nationally.

November 1, 2018

LMG Life Sciences Recognizes Gibson Dunn in Six Practices and Names 11 Lawyers Stars

The 2018 edition of LMG Life Sciences highlighted six Gibson Dunn practices – Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual property, Antitrust, Product Liability and White-Collar/Government Investigation – in the area of Life Sciences.

October 31, 2018

Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Twelve Gibson Dunn Partners

Twelve Gibson Dunn partners were recognized by Who’s Who Legal in their respective fields. In Who’s Who Legal Private Funds 2019, Dubai partner Chézard Ameer, Hong Kong partner John Fadely, Los Angeles partner Jennifer Bellah Maguire, New York partners Shukie Grossman, Edward Nelson and Edward Sopher, and Washington, D.C. partner C.

October 30, 2018

Asian Legal Business Names Gibson Dunn Transaction as Deal of the Year Twice

At its annual ALB Philippine Law Awards 2018, Asian Legal Business has recognized Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asian business as its M&A Deal of the Year and its Philippine Deal of the Year.

October 26, 2018

National Law Journal Names Gibson Dunn to Appellate Hot List

The National Law Journal named Gibson Dunn to its 2018 Appellate Hot List, which recognizes 22 firms that “won key matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal.” The firm was featured for its wins at the Supreme Court, including three victories last term argued by three different Gibson Dunn lawyers.

October 26, 2018

Gibson Dunn Ranked No. 1 by Global Investigations Review

Global Investigations Review ranked Gibson Dunn No. 1 in the GIR 30 [PDF], its annual guide to the world’s top 30 investigations practices. GIR noted, “Gibson Dunn has extensive experience across the white-collar spectrum, in matters ranging from sanctions violations to benchmark manipulation and money laundering.

October 26, 2018

Gibson Dunn Named Among “Fearsome Foursome” and Litigation Powerhouses Lists by BTI Consulting Group

BTI Consulting Group named Gibson Dunn to “The BTI Fearsome Foursome – the most feared law firms in litigation.” [PDF] The list featured four firms that “stand out for their new, unexpected, and winning strategies,” “start off with a show of force,” “cut through complexity swiftly and decisively,” and are “unrelenting in meeting their client’s goal.” The report also recognized the firm as one of five Complex Commercial Powerhouses, one of five Complex Employment Powerhouses and a Securities and Finance Standout.

October 18, 2018

Hillary Holmes Named Among Houston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business

Houston Business Journal named Houston partner Hillary Holmes to its 2018 Women Who Mean Business list, which selects honorees based on “career achievement, contribution to company and city success, community involvement and leadership.” Her profile [PDF] was published on October 4, 2018.

October 4, 2018

Gibson Dunn Honored by Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition with the 2018 Impacting Justice Award

On October 2, 2018, Gibson Dunn was honored by long-time pro bono partner Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition with the 2018 Impacting Justice Award.

October 2, 2018

Gibson Dunn Ranked Among Top New York Real Estate Law Firms

The Real Deal ranked Gibson Dunn No. 2 on its 2018 list of law firms who handled the highest dollar volume of New York real estate sales on the buyer side and also No.

October 1, 2018

Three Gibson Dunn Partners Recognized Among Americas Rising Stars

Euromoney Legal Media Group recognized three Gibson Dunn partners among its inaugural list of Americas Rising Stars. Blaine Evanson was named Best in Litigation: Appellate; Stacie Fletcher was named Best in Environment; and John Partridge was named Best in Life Sciences.

September 27, 2018

Rahim Moloo Named Among Top Rising Legal Stars in Latin America

Latinvex named New York partner Rahim Moloo to its 2018 Latin America’s Top 50 Rising Legal Stars list. The list recognizes “rising stars at international law firms doing business in the region” and was based on “scope and prominence of work and future potential.” The list was published on September 20, 2018.

September 20, 2018

Theodore Boutrous, Daniel Kolkey, Ari Lanin and Debra Wong Yang Named to Daily Journal’s Top 100 List

The Daily Journal named Los Angeles partners Theodore Boutrous and Debra Wong Yang, San Francisco partner Daniel Kolkey and Century City partner Ari Lanin to its annual list of the Top 100 Lawyers in California.

September 19, 2018

Gibson Dunn Named Among Top Commercial Law Firms in Germany

The German weekly FOCUS recognized Gibson Dunn’s Frankfurt and Munich offices in its annual special issue, “Law.” The firm is recommended as “Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2018” [top commercial law firm] in the Compliance, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions categories.

September 18, 2018

Selina Sagayam Named Among Inspirational Women City Pioneers

Brummel Magazine named Selina Sagayam to its 2018 list of the most inspirational women in London. The list recognized 30 women who were “responsible for ‘firsts’ within their companies and beyond” and “innovative thought leaders in their respective fields.” The list was published on September 17, 2018.

September 17, 2018

Kristin Linsley, Christina Greenberg and Jennifer Rho Named Among Women Leaders in Tech Law

The Recorder named San Francisco partner Kristin Linsley to its annual Women Leaders in Tech Law. Additionally, Palo Alto associate Christina Greenberg and Los Angeles associate Jennifer Rho were named among The Recorder’s Next Generation Leaders.

September 14, 2018