Shearman & Sterling demonstrated the strength and depth of its practices and professionals as The Legal 500 United States 2023 recognized the firm with 156 overall rankings including 39 practice rankings and 117 individual recognitions. The range of recognitions illustrates the strength of the firm’s work advising on the most complex and significant transactions and disputes for major multinational clients.

Throughout the guide, editors and clients praised the firm for staffing matters with teams “that always put the clients first” and leveraging them “to develop creative approaches in support of outstanding outcomes.” In addition, Shearman & Sterling is recognized for its “notable expertise in transatlantic matters” and having “the scope and depth to populate a diverse team across a broad range of industries and issues.”

Now in its 34th year, The Legal 500 assesses the strengths of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions received from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers.