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.
Law360 has named New York partner Alexander Southwell to its 2015 list of MVPs in the Privacy category [PDF]. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Southwell is one of five lawyers nationwide featured in the Privacy category. His profile was published on December 9, 2015.
December 9, 2015
The National Law Journal named Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. among its 2015 Litigation Trailblazers [PDF]. Boutrous was recognized for his work in Wal-Mart Stores Inc v. Dukes , Vergara v. California, and his role as a lead lawyer for the plaintiffs challenging California Proposition 8.
December 7, 2015
Law360 has named Washington D.C. partner Eugene Scalia to its 2015 list of MVPs in the Employment category [PDF]. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Scalia is one of six lawyers nationwide featured in the Employment category. His profile was published on December 4, 2015.
December 4, 2015
Variety named Los Angeles partner Ari Lanin to Dealmakers Impact Report 2015 – the publication’s list of the entertainment industry’s top attorneys, executives, managers and financiers. The issue published on Dec 2, 2015.
December 2, 2015
Nine Gibson Dunn partners were included in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2015 list of top attorneys in their respective practice areas: Miguel A.
December 1, 2015
Law360 has named New York partner Matt Williams to its 2015 list of MVPs in the Bankruptcy category [PDF]. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Williams is one of 10 lawyers nationwide featured in the Bankruptcy category. He was recognized for his work representing BlueMountain Capital Management in challenging Puerto Rico’s Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, and Wilmington Trust Co., the trustee for the unsecured General Motors bonds, in resolving claims against the estate.
December 1, 2015
Law360 has named Dallas partner Jeff Chapman to its 2015 list of MVPs in the Private Equity category. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Chapman is one of five lawyers nationwide featured in the Private Equity category. Chapman’s profile was published on December 1, 2015.
December 1, 2015
Global Competition Review has named Washington, DC partner Adam Di Vincenzo to its 2015 “40 under 40” list. Candidates were selected across 19 different countries with only 11 candidates in the United States. According to GCR, “this year’s listing profiles young antitrust minds who have taken on leading roles within their firms, whether serving as one of the primary junior partners behind big-name rainmakers or, in some cases, as a central figure in a competition group.” The feature was published November 30, 2015.
November 30, 2015
The Dallas Business Journal has named partner Robert Walters to its 2015 list of Who’s Who in Energy. The list profiles the North Texas area’s key players in the energy industry and will run in the November 27, 2015 issue of the Dallas Business Journal.
November 27, 2015
Law360 has named Dallas partner Sean Royall to its 2015 list of MVPs in the Antitrust category [PDF]. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Royall is one of eight lawyers nationwide featured in the antitrust category. He was recognized for his work representing Sanofi-Aventis in a novel FCA case and AT&T in connection with its merger with DirecTV. Royall’s profile was published on November 24, 2015.
November 24, 2015
Gibson Dunn's Singapore and Hong Kong offices were recognized in nine categories in the 2016 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. The Singapore office was ranked in the following Foreign Firms categories: Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A and Projects and Energy.
November 23, 2015
Law360 has named Washington D.C. partner Helgi Walker among its 2015 list of MVPs in the Appellate category [PDF]. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Walker is among 10 lawyers nationwide featured in the Appellate category. She was recognized for her “reputation as a go-to counsel for high stakes appellate challenges”, more specifically, her work representing Ford Motor, CTIA, the National Association of Broadcasters, the U.S.
November 19, 2015
The Daily Journal named Century City partners Scott Edelman and Ruth Fisher to its Top Entertainment Lawyers list featuring the leading entertainment law attorneys in California. The list was published on November 18, 2015.
November 18, 2015
Law360 has named Los Angeles partner Farshad Morè among its 2015 list of MVPs in the Real Estate category [PDF]. The list profiles those "elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners." Morè is among 10 lawyers nationwide featured in the real estate category. He was recognized for his work representing TruAmerica Multifamily and Kennedy Wilson in large real estate transactions. Morè’s profile was published on November 16, 2015.
November 16, 2015
The National Law Journal named Gibson Dunn to its 2015 "Appellate Hot List," which recognized 20 firms that “represent appellate advocacy at its strongest – winning the big cases and changing the law.” The firm was featured for its several Supreme Court wins that influenced areas of laws that included patent, sovereign debt litigation, and separation of powers.
November 16, 2015
Law360 has named Robert Weigel among its 2015 list of MVPs in the Retail & E-Commerce category [PDF]. The list profiles those “elite attorneys whose successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters earned them a spot on this year's list of MVP award winners.” Weigel was featured for winning more than $1 billion in trademark judgments for retail clients in 2015 and securing precedential victories that pave the way for protecting U.S.
November 12, 2015
Law360 has named eight Gibson Dunn partners among its 2015 MVPs [PDF], which recognizes “elite attorneys” who have had “successes in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters.” MVPs were selected from hundreds of nominations, and Gibson Dunn was recognized for having the third most lawyers selected for the honor. The firm’s MVPs are Jeffrey Chapman – Private Equity, Farshad Moré – Real Estate, Sean Royall – Competition, Gene Scalia – Employment, Alexander Southwell – Privacy, Helgi Walker – Appellate, Bob Weigel – Retail & E-Commerce, and Matt Williams – Bankruptcy. The list was published on November 8, 2015, and individual MVPs will be profiled in the coming weeks.
November 8, 2015
The Denver Business Journal has named partner Beau Stark to its 2015 list of Who’s Who in Energy. The list profiles the metro area’s key players in the energy industry and will run in the November 27, 2015 issue of the Denver Business Journal.
November 5, 2015
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® awarded Gibson Dunn Tier 1 rankings in 128 practice area categories in its 2016 “Best Law Firms” [PDF] survey. Overall, the firm earned 157 rankings in eight metropolitan areas and nationally.
November 2, 2015
Gibson Dunn was recognized with three firm and 14 individual rankings in the 2016 edition of Chambers UK. The firm was recognized in the categories: International Arbitration – UK-wide, Litigation: Highly Regarded – London, and Real Estate Finance – London. The following partners were recognized in their respective practice areas: Cyrus Benson in International Arbitration – UK-wide, Tom Budd in Real Estate Finance – London, James Cox in Employment – London, Philip Crump in Banking & Finance – London, Jonathan Earle in Corporate/M&A: High End – London, Charles Falconer in Litigation – London, Charles Geffen in Corporate/M&A: High End – London and Private Equity – UK-wide, Stephen Gillespie in Banking & Finance – London, Penny Madd
October 30, 2015