In this article we are going to list the 5 largest law firms in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please head on over to the 15 largest law firms in the world.
5. DLA Piper
Revenue in 2019: $2.8 Billion
Country: United Kingdom
Lawyers: 3,702
DLA Piper is a global law firm formed by merger in 2005, with the original parent firm founded almost three centuries ago in 1764. Headquartered in London, the firm has over 100 offices spanning 45 countries making it one of the largest law firms in the world.
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4. Dentons
Revenue in 2019: $2.89 Billion
Country: United States
Lawyers: 10,000
Employees: 4,500
Dentons is an international law firm first formed in March 2013 by a merger of three law firms. It has the distinctions of having the most number of lawyers of any law firm and the most offices of any law form in the world. Dentons has its 190 offices across 77 countries spanning all continents. It also does not have any particular headquarters, but is mainly operated in the cities of London, Beijing, and Washington D.C.
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3. Baker McKenzie
Revenue in 2019: $2.92 Billion
Country: United States
Lawyers: 4,720
Employees: 13,000
Baker Mckenzie is a leading international law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The firm operates from 73 offices across 45 countries around the world. Originally known as Baker & McKenzie upon its formation in 1949, the firm was renamed to Baker McKenzie in 2016. Over half of the firms deals are cross-border, and that is what it is most known for. It is a progressive law firm, announcing gender diversity targets in June 2019 to include equal ratios of men and women as well as a quota of flexible individuals as part of their employments.
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2. Latham & Watkins
Revenue in 2019: $3.8 Billion
Country: United States
Lawyers: 2,700+
Employees: 4,500
One of the world largest law firms by revenue, Latham & Watkins is a powerhouse in she law world. This firm was the first law firm to achieve $3 billion in annual revenues. The firm has offices in 14 countries in the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Today, the firm is headquartered in New York City, but it was first founded in January 1934 in Los Angeles, California. It is known to be one of the highest paying law firms in the world.
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1. Kirkland & Ellis
Revenue in 2019: $4.1 Billion
Country: United States
Lawyers: 2,514
Employees: 2,700
Topping the list of 15 largest law firms in the world is Kirkland & Ellis, a U.S-based law firm headquartered in Chicago. This firm has had incredible revenue growth in the past few years, with revenue numbers more than doubling in the year 2018. The firm has 15 offices in four countries and has been the world biggest law firm in terms of revenue for the past two years.
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