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.
Gibson Dunn represented PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. (MedcoEnergi) in a secured cross-border acquisition finance arranged by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited to finance the acquisition of a 40% stake in South Natuna Sea Block B. MedcoEnergi acquired ConocoPhillips Indonesia Inc.
January 18, 2017
Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its four Real Estate Practice Groups of the Year for 2016. The profile of the firm's Real Estate practice was published on January 17, 2017.
January 17, 2017
China Business Law Journal has named the acquisition by a Chinese private equity consortium of OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
January 13, 2017
Gibson Dunn earned seven firm rankings and 17 individual rankings in the 2017 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific. The firm was recognized in China Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption and in the following International Firms categories: China Corporate/M&A, India Corporate/M&A, Indonesia Corporate & Finance, Philippines Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Singapore Corporate/M&A, and Singapore Energy & Natural Resources.
January 12, 2017
Gibson Dunn was ranked No. 4 in the 2017 edition of Global Competition Review's GCR 100 – Global Elite, a list of the world's top 25 antitrust practices. The firm was also ranked No.
January 10, 2017
Gibson Dunn was named Practice Group of the Year in five categories – Appellate, Class Action, Employment, Real Estate, and Trials. The Practice Groups of the Year "racked up victories in litigation and closed the big deals to make their mark among clients and throughout the legal industry." Winners were announced on January 9, 2017.
January 9, 2017
Project Finance International named AP Renewables' $US225 million climate bond as the Asia Pacific Bond Deal of the Year at its annual PFI Awards. Gibson Dunn represented AP Renewables as issuer, in what was the first climate bond issued for a single project in an emerging market. The bond was issued in connection with the refinancing of the Tiwi-Makban geothermal plant. The Gibson Dunn team was led by Hong Kong partner Patricia Tan Openshaw.
December 29, 2016
The National Law Journal named Gibson Dunn to its 2016 Appellate Hot List, which recognized 20 firms that "delivered−winning big in federal and state appeals courts across the country" and "represented some of the most well-known companies in the land.
December 26, 2016
Law360 has named Orange County partner Jeffery Thomas to its 2016 list of Trials MVPs. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Thomas is one of five attorneys profiled in the trials MVP category.
December 21, 2016
Law360 has named New York partner Josh Krevitt to its 2016 list of Trials MVPs [PDF]. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Josh's profile was published on December 19, 2016.
December 19, 2016
Robert Klyman, a Los Angeles partner and Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn's Business Restructuring and Reorganization Practice Group has been named by Turnarounds & Workouts to its 2016 list of Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers. He was noted for his representation of Sports Authority, handling precedent-setting consignment matters and dozens of asset sales.
December 19, 2016
Law360 has named D.C. partner Jason Schwartz to its 2016 list of Employment MVPs. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Schwartz was noted as a "shoo-in" for his multiple employment victories, including his defense of Cablevision against unfair labor practice charges.
December 15, 2016
Partners Ruth Fisher, Benyamin Ross and Stephen Tsoneff were named to Variety's 2016 Dealmakers Impact Report – the publication's annual list that profiles the entertainment industry's top attorneys, executives, managers and financiers.
December 14, 2016
Best Lawyers in Brazil 2017 has recognized two partners as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas: Kevin Kelley for Capital Markets Law and Lisa Alfaro for Corporate and M&A Law. The Brazil list was announced on December 13, 2016.
December 13, 2016
Law360 has named DC partner Stephen Glover to its 2016 list of Hospitality MVPs [PDF]. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Glover was featured for his representation of Marriott International Inc.
December 13, 2016
Law360 has named New York partner Alexander H. Southwell to its 2016 list of Privacy MVPs [PDF]. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Southwell was featured for his role advising clients in high-profile matters involving law enforcement demands for access to data.
December 13, 2016
Law360 has named partner Thomas Dupree, Jr. to its 2016 list of MVPs in the Transportation category [PDF]. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Dupree was featured for his major win before the D.C. Circuit that deemed unconstitutional the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 – a federal statute that gave Amtrak regulatory authority over freight railroads.
December 12, 2016
Law360 has named DC partner Helgi Walker to its 2016 list of MVPs in the Telecommunications category [PDF]. Walker is one of three lawyers to be honored in this category. She is recognized for her work that has spanned the telecom industry on multiple levels of policy and enforcement action, winning a major ownership case for broadcasters. Law360's MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Walker's profile was published on December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
Law360 has named New York partner Mark Kirsch to its 2016 list of MVPs in the Securities category. Kirsch is one of five lawyers honored in this category. The MVP series profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals." Kirsch's profile was published on December 7, 2016.
December 7, 2016
Law360 has named Theane Evangelis to its 2016 list of MVPs in the Class Action category [PDF]. The list profiles attorneys who have "distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals".
December 6, 2016