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A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS 2014

Our uncompromising commitment is reflected in the recognition
we receive in legal directories, league tables and awards programs.
We are honored to be consistently recognized for our global
fluency: the exceptional talent we bring together, the quality and
depth of our practices.
Our vision is to be the world’s premier global law firm — a client-
driven, performance‑based law firm without equal. This booklet is
a status report on our progress toward that goal.
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Contents
Client Rankings.......................................................................................................4
Practice Rankings
Mergers & Acquisitions........................................................................................................ 6
Private Equity........................................................................................................................ 8
Capital Markets..................................................................................................................... 10
Banking & Finance................................................................................................................ 12
Tax.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Dispute Resolution................................................................................................................ 16
Employment.......................................................................................................................... 18
Intellectual Property............................................................................................................. 20
Trade & Commerce............................................................................................................... 22
Antitrust & Competition........................................................................................................ 24
Real Estate............................................................................................................................ 26
EMI/Environment/Climate Change...................................................................................... 28
IT/Communications............................................................................................................... 30
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare............................................................................................ 32
Citizens of the World...............................................................................................34
Top Honors..............................................................................................................36
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We measure our success one client at a
time. So we are especially pleased that
in surveys of general counsel worldwide
we consistently are recognized as one of
the world's best law firms — admired for
our responsive service, respected for our
trusted counsel and applauded for the
unique breadth and depth of resources we
bring to clients.
CLIENT RANKINGS
Counsel of Choice
“…companies really value your clear
and consistent strategic approach, and
your unrivalled global network. Being an
international law firm with strong local
knowledge in each of the countries in
which you operate is priceless. It’s what
sets you apart.”
Lisa Hart Shepherd
Acritas CEO
One of the law firms ‘most
admired’ by corporate directors
and general counsel.
Corporate Board Member, every year
since its surveys began
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No. 1 in Awareness
No. 1 in Favorability
Most likely to be considered for multijurisdictional deals
Most likely to be considered for multijurisdictional litigation
: Acritas Sharplegal®
Global Elite Brand Index 2014
Linklaters 455
Norton Rose Fulbright 533
Allen & Overy 437
Jones Day 369
Clifford Chance 612
Freshfields 446
DLA Piper 484
Hogan Lovells 378
Skadden 3210
Baker & McKenzie 1001
GLOBAL ELITE BRAND INDEXGLOBAL ELITE BRAND INDEX
No. 5
: BTI Brand Elite 2014
BTI Client Service A-Team
: Five of six years
Law Firm of the Year
: Chambers Latin America Awards 2014
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In 2014 we once again completed more cross-border M&A transactions than any other law firm.
With more than 1,200 lawyers across 77 offices, we complete a transaction somewhere in the
world approximately every working day. We are among the leading corporate lawyers in more
than 45 jurisdictions in which we have a corporate practice and our local legal and business
knowledge, combined with proven fluency in cross-border transactions, makes us the first
choice firm for the world's leading companies.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Mergers & Acquisitions
“Receives praise from clients for
its well-integrated cross-border
corporate offering.”
: Chambers Global 2014
“…provide[s] a seamless service to
multinational clients. The team has
extensive experience acting for global
corporates on large cross-border
M&A transactions involving multiple
jurisdictions…”
#1Emerging Markets
M&A by volume
: Thomson Reuters 2007-2014
#1Cross-border M&A
by volume
: Thomson Reuters 2007-2014 Largest Global M&A
Practice
: M&A Law360 100 2014
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LEADING PRACTICESLEADING PRACTICES
Source: Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2014
45403530252015105 Jurisdictions Ranked
43 BAKER & MCKENZIE
31 DLA PIPER
29 ALLEN & OVERY
26 WHITE & CASE
25 CLIFFORD CHANCE
25 LINKLATERS
24 FRESHFIELDS
22 HOGAN LOVELLS
19 JONES DAY
18 NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT
Lawyers
Ranked
110
44
72
52
59
69
67
32
40
34
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Where are the opportunities? Where are the exits? And how do you exploit
both to maximize returns on investments and reshuffle your portfolio to
create value in a growing market defined by high asset prices and strong
competition? As a leader in private equity transactions, we help clients deal
with these issues every day — through savvy structuring, creative financing
and disciplined deal execution.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Private Equity
“Sources say: ‘We can
rely on them to operate to
the same high standards
wherever we need around
the world.’ ”
: Chambers Europe 2013
“A global heavyweight with a notable
investment funds offering, primarily
known for its real estate and
registered funds work.”
: Chambers Global 2013 [Asia Pacific]
“…a favoured choice for clients on
complex cross-border transactions.”
: Chambers UK 2014
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Alternative Investment
Funds (including Private
Equity) Firm of the Year
Indonesia 2013-2014; Thailand
2014; Hong Kong 2013
: Asian-MENA Counsel
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Cross-border IPO activity is an intensifying trend. But emerging market exchanges are at
different stages of development with regard to technology, regulation and governance. Where
a company decides to list can make a difference. With deep roots and extensive practices in all
the world's leading financial centers and most emerging markets for securities, we have the
experience, knowledge and resources to help you get it right.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Capital Markets
“...well known for its extensive
emerging markets expertise...”
“Extremely professional and
the work they do is to a very
high standard. With their
international network they’re
seen as international and local
at the same time.”
“Adept handling of international debt
and equity matters, with an emphasis
on cross-border IPOs and samurai
bond issuances.”
: Chambers UK 2014
Capital Markets
Firm of the Year
Indonesia
: Asian-MENA Counsel 2014
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23 BAKER & MCKENZIE
23 ALLEN & OVERY
23 LINKLATERS
22 CLIFFORD CHANCE
18 WHITE & CASE
17 LATHAM & WATKINS
15 FRESHFIELDS
15 HOGAN LOVELLS
12 SKADDEN
11HERBERTSMITHFREEHILLS
Lawyers
Ranked
36
73
77
84
43
38
40
25
35
23
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As regulatory reforms reshape the way lenders and borrowers do business, new opportunities — as
well as risks — are emerging for participants on either side of any transaction. Responding nimbly is
easier when you have knowledgeable legal advisers on the ground in more than 70 locations worldwide.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Banking & Finance
“…comprehensive global coverage and
strong local practices... Widening its
traditional base of borrower and sponsor
clients to increasingly include lenders.”
“...sought out for its substantial talent
in syndicated loans, and in project and
acquisition finance.”
: Chambers Asia Pacific 2014
“…very well-established presence in
the European market... increasingly
active on behalf of banks, export
credit agencies and other financial
institutions.”
Banking and Finance Firm of the Year
Indonesia 2013-2014; Thailand 2011-2014; Malaysia 2014; Vietnam 2014
Projects and Project Financing Firm of the Year
Singapore 2014; Thailand 2014
Restructuring and Insolvency Firm of the Year
Indonesia 2014; Thailand 2014; United Arab Emirates 2014
Best Trade Finance
Law Firm in
Latin America
: Trade Finance Magazine
2012-2013
Restructuring
Deal of the Year
Credit Suisse International
(Creditor) suspension of
payment
: IFLR Asia Awards 2013
Global Finance
Deal of the Year
Project Finance (Asia) for
Ichthys LNG Project
: American Lawyer Global
Legal Awards 2013
Best FIG Deal
CITIC Securities’
USD1.15 billion
acquisition of CLSA Asia
Pacific Markets
: FinanceAsia Achievement
Awards 2013
Securitization and
Structured Finance
Deal of the Year
Aeon Thailand credit card
securitization
: IFLR Asia Awards 2014
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35 BAKER & MCKENZIE
33 ALLEN & OVERY
30 CLIFFORD CHANCE
29 LINKLATERS
29 WHITE & CASE
21 DLA PIPER
19 FRESHFIELDS
16 HOGAN LOVELLS
16 LATHAM & WATKINS
Lawyers
Ranked
70
94
107
64
68
53
41
43
28
37
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We continue to be the leading tax adviser among law firms worldwide. Clients come
to us for sophisticated planning, compliance and dispute resolution strategies that
harmonize all relevant tax rules and variables in markets where they operate.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Tax
“They’re present worldwide so whenever
we need advice on another jurisdiction
they have a contact there, which is
invaluable for the clients.”
“They are the only company with high
quality partners and associates who
totally managed the project from start
to finish.”
: International Tax Review – World Tax 2014 [Russia]
“…renowned in the market for its full-
scale tax service provision and high
quality of advisory and litigation.”
: International Tax Review – World Tax 2014 [China]
Tax Firm of the Year
Chicago
Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year
San Francisco/Silicon Valley;
Colombia; Mexico
: ITR Americas Tax Awards 2014
Poland 2014; Russia 2014;
Netherlands 2011-2013
Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year
Netherlands 2014; Russia 2014;
Spain 2013-2014
: ITR European Tax Awards
Taxation Firm of the Year
China 2014; Thailand 2014; Hong
Kong 2013; Indonesia 2012-2013
: U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
“Best Law Firms” 2014
: CityWealth Magic Circle 2012-2013
Tax Practice Group of the Year
: Law360 2013
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16 BAKER & MCKENZIE
10 CLIFFORD CHANCE
9 FRESHFIELDS
8 LINKLATERS
7 ALLEN & OVERY
6 LATHAM & WATKINS
5 CLEARY GOTTLIEB
4 MAYER BROWN
3 SULLIVAN & CROMWELL
3 SKADDEN
Lawyers
Ranked
34
18
23
21
12
13
10
11
4
6
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Conducting business in today’s global markets requires a deeper understanding of
cross-border transaction risk, compliance and regulatory standards. With one of the
world’s most highly regarded dispute resolution practices, we offer local knowledge
and insight with a global perspective to help clients mitigate risk and controversy as
well as manage cross-border investigations, arbitrations and litigation.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Dispute Resolution
“Baker & McKenzie has genuine
international expertise and an invaluable
network; it’s a footprint that really works
for us, especially in Asia.”
“They are very on top of things, they
are reliable – you can’t overstate the
importance of that in litigation.”
“Few practices have the same global reach
as Baker & McKenzie.”
: Global Arbitration Review, GAR 30 2013
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year
Indonesia 2014; Thailand 2014
Compliance/Regulatory Firm of the Year
Singapore 2010-2014; Thailand 2012-2014; Indonesia 2014;
China 2013; Hong Kong 2012-2013; Malaysia 2013
International Arbitration Law Firm of the Year
: ALB China Law Awards 2011-2013
“Standout” in Dispute Resolution
: Financial Times Innovative Lawyers
Awards 2012-2013
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35 BAKER & MCKENZIE
27 ALLEN & OVERY
27 HOGAN LOVELLS
26 FRESHFIELDS
24 CLIFFORD CHANCE
23 DLA PIPER
22 WHITE & CASE
16 LINKLATERS
Lawyers
Ranked
51
27
27
41
35
33
33
37
40
29
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Social media, global privacy concerns, globalization of labor standards, mobility, talent
retention, telecommuting, equity compensation, and outsourcing are only a few of the
modern workforce issues confronting employers. Seamlessly managing these challenges
— together with traditional labor issues from recruitment to retirement — has earned us
a reputation as a leading practice in more markets than any other law firm.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Employment
The only law firm with Band 1 rankings for both
global employment and global immigration.
: Chambers Global 2010-2014
“Sources say: ‘Baker & McKenzie was fantastic
at managing us in a global sense. Their service
was really valuable and really well priced. They
had the infrastructure to make it easy for us.’ ”
“A major player in both the China and
Hong Kong markets, with large, dedicated
teams in both jurisdictions.”
: Chambers Asia Pacific 2014 [China]
Employment Firm of the Year
Singapore 2014; Thailand 2012-2014; China 2013; Hong Kong 2013
Best Labor Law
Consulting Team
: China Staff Awards 2012-2013
“Standout” in Complex
Employment Litigation
: BTI Litigation Outlook 2014
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LEADING LAWYERSLEADING LAWTERS
Source: Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2014
876543210 Lawyers Ranked
7 BAKER & MCKENZIE
3 DLA PIPER
3 ALLEN & OVERY
0 CLIFFORD CHANCE
2 FRESHFIELDS
0 HOGAN LOVELLS
1 LINKLATERS
0 JONES DAY
1 WHITE & CASE
Jurisdictions
Ranked
12
8
8
8
8
13
4
7
3
3
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Global Law Firm of the Year: IP
: Chambers Global Awards 2013-2014
We have helped global market leaders safeguard and grow the value of their intellectual
property for over 50 years. From prosecution to enforcement, our clients—including leading
consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, luxury brands, entertainment and media companies
—entrust their IP assets to our care even in the world’s most challenging markets.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Intellectual Property
“Excellent global presence with highly
regarded intellectual property practices
in four continents.”
“…has the advantage of a superb
reputation in both consultancy
and contentious advice…”
: Chambers Europe 2013 [Russia]
“Highly regarded for its trademark
and copyright enforcement and anti-
counterfeiting work for multinational
corporations.”
: Chambers Asia Pacific 2014 [Australia]
IP Firm of the Year
Thailand 2014
Singapore 2009-2014
Hong Kong 2013
Best Law Firm
China IP transactional work
: Managing IP Global
Awards 2014
Best IP Law Firm
Hong Kong
Pan-Asia
: Managing IP Global
Awards 2014
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20 BAKER & MCKENZIE
14 DLA PIPER
13 HOGAN LOVELLS
11 JONES DAY
7 FRESHFIELDS
4 ALLEN & OVERY
4 CLIFFORD CHANCE
3 WHITE & CASE
Lawyers
Ranked
37
17
28
17
11
8
12
7
6
4
21

Our trade and commercial law practitioners continue to be recognized in all our
regions. We are consistently recognized for our international network of lawyers as
well as extensive knowledge and capabilities in jurisdictions where we operate.
The group’s response to rapid changes in the field of international trade is a strong
example of our far-reaching capabilities, with various institutions endorsing our
blogs as a valuable source of up-to-date information.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Trade & Commerce
“Exceptional global coverage,
with trade experts based
across Europe, Latin America,
North America and the Asia
Pacific Region.”
“Strong international
knowledge and network.”
“Very supportive and responsive.”
Team of the Year for
International Trade
: Legal 500 United States 2014
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14 BAKER & MCKENZIE
12 WHITE & CASE
10NORTONROSEFULBRIGHT
9 HOGAN LOVELLS
8 CLIFFORD CHANCE
7 DLA PIPER
6 ALLEN & OVERY
6 SIDLEY AUSTIN
6 FRESHFIELDS
Lawyers
Ranked
25
17
25
9
14
13
16
11
8
7
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Antitrust authorities are becoming more aggressive, working together in joint
enforcement actions. Emerging markets are following suit, advancing new
competition regimes that can complicate growth strategies. Ours is one of the
world’s largest and strongest practices, able to help clients navigate confidently
through complex cross-border competition issues.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Antitrust & Competition
“…extraordinary network of offices, many of which
are recognised for their competition and antitrust
practices.”
“Baker & McKenzie’s bold, cosmopolitan approach is
ever more valuable.”
: GCR 100 2015
“…consistently business-friendly and practical yet
clear experts in every detail of the law… This firm
gets top marks.”
: Latin Lawyer 2014
* Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, member firm of Baker & McKenzie international
† Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados, in cooperation with Baker & McKenzie International
Antitrust/Competition Firm of the Year
Malaysia; Singapore; Thailand; Vietnam
The Global Elite – No. 5 in Top 20
GCR 100 Rankings: Mergers – No. 6 in Top 10
GCR 100 Rankings: Cartels – No. 3 in Top 10
: Global Competition Review, GCR 100 2015
Elite
Hungary 2010-2015; *
Indonesia 2014-2015; Taiwan 2014-2015
Highly Recommended
Austria 2014-2015; †
Brazil 2015; Turkey 2014-2015; UK 2014-2015;
United States: Illinois 2014; United States: Washington, DC 2014-2015
: Global Competition Review, GCR 100
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GLOBAL STRENGTHGLOBAL STRENGTH
Source: Global Competition Review 2015
Rank
1 BAKER & MCKENZIE
2 FRESHFIELDS
3 GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER
4CLEARYGOTTLIEB
5 WHITE & CASE
6 JONES DAY
7 HOGAN LOVELLS
8 LINKLATERS
9 LATHAM & WATKINS
10 CLIFFORD CHANCE
Competition
Specialists
316
255
248
211
180
150
141
139
137
136
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Best for Legal Services
Global 2009-2013; Asia 2009-2013; Latin America 2013;
Argentina 2012-2013; Colombia 2013; Egypt 2011-2013;
Hong Kong 2009-2013; Japan 2012-2013; Malaysia 2013;
Mexico 2013; Philippines 2011-2013; Switzerland 2012-2013;
Thailand 2011-2013; Vietnam 2013
: Euromoney Real Estate Survey
Successfully navigating today's real estate challenges, from financing and pricing
fluctuations to evolving regulatory regimes, requires a coordinated, cost‑effective
approach. We are a leading practice in corporate real estate services and cross-border
transactions, and are among the pioneers in REITs, green buildings and sustainability
issues, and complex private equity transactions.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Real Estate
“They have the capacity and resources to think things
through from a multi-jurisdictional point of view.”
“...remains a clear leader in this field, thanks to
its transactional abilities and deep technical and
regulatory knowledge.”
: Chambers Europe 2013 [Russia]
“…‘fast’ and ‘accurate’ team...”
: Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa 2014 [Belgium]
Real Estate/Construction Firm of the Year
Thailand
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16 BAKER & MCKENZIE
16 DLA PIPER
14 CLIFFORD CHANCE
12 ALLEN & OVERY
10 HOGAN LOVELLS
10 LINKLATERS
10 WHITE & CASE
5 FRESHFIELDS
4 JONES DAY
Lawyers
Ranked
0
3
2
5
3
2
3
8
3
6
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PRACTICE RANKINGS
Our Global Energy, Mining & Infrastructure practice is recognized for widespread presence in
energy, natural resources and climate change work. No other firm can match our extensive
experience in project development, financing and regulatory law across a wide range of industry
sectors — including oil and gas, power, renewable energy, transportation, water and wastewater,
social infrastructure, climate change and environment in developed and emerging markets.
Ranked as Band 1 in climate change for seven
consecutive years.
: Chambers Global 2008-2014
“Sources say: ‘They’re a fast and reliable
law firm with strong capability to advise the
international client.’”
“…singled out for its high-quality transactional
advice, deep regulatory knowledge... particularly
recognized for its work in the mining sphere.”
Chambers Europe 2013 [Germany]
“This globally integrated environment practice
is best known for its experience in product
regulation and environmental compliance.”
: Chambers Europe 2013 [Germany]
Energy and Natural Resources Firm of the Year
Indonesia 2014; South Korea 2013
Projects and Project Financing Firm of the Year
Singapore 2014; Thailand 2014
Best Law Firm
EU Emissions Trading System 2009-2014
Kyoto Project Credits (JI & CDM) 2008-2014
North American Markets (all) 2012-2014
Australasian Markets 2008-2014
Renewable Energy Certificates Europe 2013-2014
Renewable Energy Certificates Australia 2013-2014
United States (California) 2013-2014
Chinese Markets 2014
: Environmental Finance Annual Market Survey
Energy & Resources Deal of the Year
Project Finance Deal of the Year
Ichthys LNG Project
: ALB Australasian Law Awards 2013
Law Firm of the Year, Gulf Coast
: Oil & Gas Awards 2013
Global Finance Deal of the Year
Ichthys LNG Project
: Project Finance (Asia) 2013
Asia Pacific Wind Deal of the Year
Boco Rock Wind Farm
Latin America PPP Deal of the Year
Via Parque Rímac
: Project Finance 2013
Global M&A Deal of the Year
Yancoal Australia/Gloucester Coal merger
: American Lawyer 2013
Overall Deal of the Year
Oil & Gas Deal of the Year
Egyptian Refining Company’s Greenfield
Refinery Project
: IJ Awards 2013
EMI/Environment/Climate Change
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*figures reflect consolidated rankings in the following practice areas: Energy/Projects, Environment, Climate Change
26 BAKER & MCKENZIE
20 ALLEN & OVERY
19 CLIFFORD CHANCE
18 LINKLATERS
18 WHITE & CASE
15 FRESHFIELDS
15 LATHAM & WATKINS
12 HOGAN LOVELLS
Lawyers
Ranked
44
57
39
31
23
30
12
37
31
22
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In a networked marketplace, you need advisers who are truly linked to the
technology industry, along with experienced practitioners focusing on privacy,
communications, compliance and outsourcing issues that arise in managing a
global business. Our world-leading cross-practice IT/C team has the breadth,
depth and integration required to meet that need around the world.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
IT/Communications
The only law firm with Band 1 ranking for TMT.
“Expertise in hot-button issues such as privacy
compliance for social media and cloud computing
services.”
“Offers unparalleled global breadth paired with
enviable expertise in the technology, media and
telecommunications arena.”
“Offers extraordinary global breadth teamed with
a wide range of expertise in the outsourcing field.”
TMT Firm of the Year
China 2014
Singapore 2014
Hong Kong 2013
Top-Ranked Law
Firm in World’s
Best Outsourcing
Advisors
: International Association
of Outsourcing Professionals
2012-2014
IT/Telecoms
Firm of the Year
: ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
2012-2013
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14 BAKER & MCKENZIE
13 DLA PIPER
9 ALLEN & OVERY
8 HOGAN LOVELLS
6 CLIFFORD CHANCE
6 FRESHFIELDS
6 LINKLATERS
6 WHITE & CASE
5 JONES DAY
Lawyers
Ranked
4
6
7
2
2
3
2
2
0
0
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Rising demand, declining reimbursements, and the analysis of big data to measure
outcomes and decide whether and where healthcare funds will be spent are
forcing big changes in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We've been
helping major players in these critical markets successfully adapt to change since
our earliest days — experience that matters now more than ever.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
“Sources say: ‘First rate.
Their service is of a very
high quality.’ ”
“...remains a standout name in the market for
its multidisciplinary life sciences group…”
: Chambers Europe 2013 (Germany)
“This firm is recognized for the global reach
of its privacy and data protection practice.
The team provides a broad service that covers
the full spectrum of clients’ regulatory
compliance and breach management needs.”
: Chambers USA 2013 (Privacy & Data Security:
Healthcare - Nationwide)
“...has an extensive European footprint
in life sciences, with strong practices in
key economies…”
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
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Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year
: International M&A Advisor Awards 2012-2013
#1for Hospitals
by deal volume
Global
: Thomson ONE
#1for Hospitals
by deal value
Asia Pacific
: Thomson ONE
#2for Pharmaceuticals
by deal value
Global, United States
and Canada
: Thomson ONE
#2for Healthcare
by deal value
Global, United States
and Canada
: Thomson ONE
#3for Pharmaceuticals
by deal volume
Asia Pacific
: Thomson ONE
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CANADA
1962: 81 lawyers
US
1949: 686 lawyers
MEXICO
1961: 245 lawyers
COLOMBIA
1979: 71 lawyers
VENEZUELA
1955: 63 lawyers
BRAZIL*
1959: 203 lawyers
PERU
2012: 107 lawyers
CHILE
1995: 38 lawyers
ARGENTINA
1981: 48 lawyers
Global Clients, Global Firm
We have offices in 37 of the world’s 50 largest economies, which
represent over 90 percent of the world’s GDP. We have more
than 50 lawyers in each of the world's 25 largest markets, and
more than 100 lawyers in a dozen of those markets.
Citizens of the World
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CZECH REPUBLIC
1993: 27 lawyers
SWEDEN
1991: 43 lawyers
RUSSIA
1989: 105 lawyers
POLAND
1992: 64 lawyers
UKRAINE
1992: 40 lawyers
AZERBAIJAN
1998: 9 lawyers
HUNGARY
1987: 24 lawyers
VIETNAM
1994: 34 lawyers
KAZAKHSTAN
1995: 14 lawyers
SOUTH KOREA
2013: 5 lawyers
JAPAN
1972: 129 lawyers
TAIWAN
1977: 65 lawyers
PHILIPPINES
1963: 49 lawyers
INDONESIA
1989: 92 lawyers
AUSTRALIA
1964: 260 lawyers
THAILAND
1977: 71 lawyers
MALAYSIA
1998: 74 lawyers
SINGAPORE
1981: 98 lawyers
NETHERLANDS
1957: 142 lawyers
BELGIUM
1957: 83 lawyers
UK
1961: 310 lawyers
LUXEMBOURG
2010: 28 lawyers
GERMANY
1962: 190 lawyers
FRANCE
1963: 132 lawyers
SWITZERLAND
1958: 88 lawyers
AUSTRIA
2003: 24 lawyers
SPAIN
1965: 193 lawyers
ITALY
1962: 99 lawyers
MOROCCO
2012: 4 lawyers
THE GULF**
1980: 77 lawyers
SOUTH AFRICA
2012: 32 lawyers
* Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados, in cooperation with Baker & McKenzie International
** Our Gulf offices include Bahrain (1999), Qatar (2011), Saudi Arabia (1980), and UAE (2009)
EGYPT
1986: 44 lawyers
TURKEY
2011: 46 lawyers
CHINA / HK
1974: 258 lawyers
MYANMAR
2014: 8 lawyers
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Top Honors
COUNTRY RECOGNITION
Australia Best International Firm for Women in Business Law, Best International Firm for Diversity, and Best International Firm for
Talent Management, Euromoney Australasia Women in Business Law Awards 2014; Law Firm Diversity Award, Lawyers Weekly
Women in Law Awards 2013
Austria Austrian Law Firm of the Year, JUVE Awards 2013
Brazil Among the four most recommended firms in Brazil, Análise Advocacia 500 2013
China Most Responsive International Firm of the Year and Firm of the Year for Taxation, and Telecommunications, Media & Technology,
Asian-MENA Counsel 2014; International Law Firm of the Year, China Law & Practice Awards 2014; Best Law Firm for China IP
transactional work, Managing IP Global Awards 2014
Egypt National Law Firm of the Year, IFLR Middle East Awards 2013
France Firm of the Year, Client Choice Awards 2013
Germany Firm of the Year for Antitrust Law and Procurement Law, JUVE Awards 2014; Firm of the Year, Client Choice Awards 2013
Hong Kong Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year and Wealth Management Law Firm of the Year, ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2014
Best IP Law Firm in Hong Kong, Managing IP Global Awards 2014; Employer of Choice, Asian Legal Business 2014
Hungary Firm of the Year, Chambers Europe Awards 2013
Indonesia Most Responsive International and Domestic Firm of the Year, and Firm of the Year for Alternative Investment Funds (including
Private Equity), Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate and M&A, Energy and Natural
Resources, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and Restructuring & Insolvency, Asian-MENA Counsel 2014; Indonesia Deal Firm
of the Year, ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards 2008-2014; Best Law Firm in Indonesia, International Law Office Client Choice Law
Awards 2014; Employer of Choice, Asian Legal Business 2014
Italy Law Firm of the Year - Information Technology, Legalcommunity IP & TMT Awards 2014
Japan Most Responsive International Firm of the Year and Firm of the Year for Corporate and M&A, Asian-MENA Counsel 2014;
Corporate Citizenship/CSR Law Firm of the Year, ALB Japan Law Awards 2014
Luxembourg Law Firm of the Year, Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2013-2014
Malaysia Most Responsive International and Domestic Firm of the Year, and Firm of the Year for Antitrust/Competition, Banking and
Finance, and Corporate and M&A, Asian-MENA Counsel 2014; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, ALB Malaysia Law
Awards 2014; Employer of Choice, Asian Legal Business 2014
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COUNTRY RECOGNITION
Mexico Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year, ITR Americas Tax Awards 2014; Pro Bono Recognition, Appleseed Foundation México 2013
The Netherlands Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year, ITR European Tax Awards 2014
Peru
Peru Law Firm of the Year, Chambers Latin America Awards 2011, 2013; Best Firm in Peru, Euromoney LMG Americas Women
in Business Law Awards 2012-2013; Best Gender Diversity Initiative, Chambers Latin America 2012
Philippines Employer of Choice, Asian Legal Business 2014
Poland Tax Team of the Year, ITR European Tax Awards 2014
Russia
Tax Team of the Year, Russia Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year, ITR European Tax Awards 2014; Firm of the Year, Client Choice
Awards 2014; Firm of the Year, Who’s Who Legal Awards 2014
Singapore
Most Responsive International Firm of the Year and Firm of the Year for Antitrust/Competition, Compliance/Regulatory,
Corporate and M&A, Employment, Intellectual Property, Projects and Project Financing, and Telecommunications, Media &
Technology, Asian-MENA Counsel 2014
South Korea
Most Responsive International Firm of the Year and Firm of the Year for Corporate and M&A and Energy & Natural Resources,
Asian-MENA Counsel 2013
Spain Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year, ITR European Tax Awards 2011, 2013-2014
Taiwan Taiwan Law Firm of the Year, Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2014
Thailand
Most Responsive International Firm of the Year and Firm of the Year for Antitrust/Competition, Alternative Investment Funds
(including Private Equity), Banking and Finance, Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate and M&A, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual
Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Projects and Project Financing, Real Estate/Construction, Restructuring and
Insolvency, and Taxation, Asian-MENA Counsel 2014; Thailand Deal Firm of the Year, ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards 2013-2014
Turkey Turkey Law Firm of the Year - National, Chambers Europe Awards 2014
UK
Most Innovative Law Firm for Diversity, Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2014; Best Trainee Recruitment Campaign,
The Lawyer Management Awards 2014; Exceptional Achievement by a Firm, Managing Partners’ Forum Awards 2014; Ranked in
The Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For, 2011-2014
Ukraine Firm of the Year, Chambers Europe Awards 2013
US
Tax Firm of the Year in Chicago and Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year in San Francisco/Silicon Valley, ITR Americas Tax Awards
2014; Tax Firm of the Year, U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2014; Top 25 Corporate Law Firms, Corporate Board
Member Magazine 2011-2014; Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother Magazine 2012-2014; Best Places to Work in the US
for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, Human Rights Campaign 2014; Tax Practice Group of the Year 2013,
Law360
Vietnam
Most Responsive International Firm of the Year and Firm of the Year for Antitrust/Competition and Banking and Finance,
Asian-MENA Counsel 2014; Vietnam Copyright Firm of the Year, Asia IP Awards 2013
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Reputation
World’s No. 1 Law Firm Brand
: Acritas Sharplegal®
Global Elite Brand
Index 2009-2014
Most Admired Law Firms
: Corporate Board Member/FTI
Consulting Surveys 2001-2014
First Ever Regional Client Service
Award Winner
Most Responsive International
Firm of the Year
China 2013-2014
India 2014
Indonesia 2013-2014
Japan 2014
Malaysia 2013-2014
Singapore 2010-2014
Thailand 2011-2014
Vietnam 2014
Talent
Citizens of 72 countries
More than 80 languages spoken
401 Chambers “leading lawyers”
100% Perfect Score on the
Corporate Equality Index
: Human Rights Campaign 2011-2015
Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality
: Human Rights Campaign 2011-2015
Best International Firm for Women in
Business Law
: Euromoney LMG Asia Women in
Business Law Awards 2014
Best International Firm for Women in
Business Law
Best International Firm for Diversity
Best International Firm for Talent Management
: Euromoney LMG Australasia Women in
Best International Firm for Minority
Women Lawyers
: Euromoney LMG Europe Women in
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
: Federal Workplace Gender Equality Agency 2014
No. 19 in Workplace Equality Index
: Stonewall Top 100 Employers 2012-2014
Best Law Firms for Women
: Working Mother Flex-Time Lawyers 2011-2014
Pro Bono / Community Service
Pro Bono Partnership Award
: Law and Justice Foundation Awards
Corporate Pro Bono Partnering Award
: Pro Bono Institute/Association of
Corporate Counsel
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
: US Foreign Policy Association
Corporate Social Responsibility Firm
of the Year
: Australasian Legal Business
Caring Company Award
: Hong Kong Council of Social Service
“Leading Light” Law Firm for Pro Bono
: Latin Lawyer
Top Honors
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