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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 Named Appellate and White Collar/Enforcement/Investigations Firm of the Year

​Benchmark Litigation recognized Gibson Dunn as both the Appellate Firm of the Year and the White Collar/Enforcement/Investigations Firm of the Year at its 2017 U.S.

February 16, 2017

Five Gibson Dunn Cases Named Top Verdicts of the Year

​The Daily Journal recognized five Gibson Dunn cases in its annual feature on top verdicts in California for 2016. Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Oracle Corp.

February 15, 2017

Gibson Dunn Recognized for Innovation in Real Estate

​Real Estate Finance & Investment named Gibson Dunn as the 2017 Law Firm of the Year for Innovation for the firm's work on the Golden State Warriors' new arena and the NFL stadium in Inglewood, California.  The REFI awards are given to "recognize and reward those real estate finance professionals that have demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation over the past 12 months." The awards were announced on February 14, 2017.

February 14, 2017

Gibson Dunn Named an Appellate Practice Group of the Year

​Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its five Appellate Practice Groups of the Year for 2016. The firm's Appellate practice was profiled on February 3, 2017.

February 3, 2017

Seven Partners Named 2017 BTI Client Service All Stars

​BTI Consulting named partners Jeff Chapman, John Gaffney, Stephen Glover, Dan Mummery, Sean Royall, Steven Shoemate and F.

February 1, 2017

Law360 Names Gibson Dunn Among its Employment Practice Groups of the Year

​Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its five Employment Practice Groups of the Year for 2016.  The firm's Employment practice was profiled on January 23, 2017.

January 23, 2017

Gibson Dunn Named a Class Action Practice Group of the Year

​Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its five Class Action Practice Groups of the Year for 2016.  The firm's Class Action practice was profiled on January 23, 2017.

January 23, 2017

Law360 Names Gibson Dunn Among its Trials Practice Groups of the Year

​Law360 named Gibson Dunn one of its five Trials Practice Groups of the Year for 2016.  The firm was noted for its "high-profile victories."  The firm's Trials practice was profiled on January 20, 2017.

January 20, 2017

AP Renewables’ $US225 Million Climate Bond Named IJ Global Asia Pacific Project Bond Deal of the Year

IJ Global named AP Renewables' $US225 million climate bond as the Asia Pacific Project Bond Deal of the Year at its annual IJ Global Awards 2016.  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 Patricia Tan Openshaw who was assisted by Cristina Uy-Tioco and Juhae Chae.  The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Singapore on March 9, 2017.

January 19, 2017

MedcoEnergi’s Acquisition of Block B from ConocoPhillips Named APAC Deal of the Year

​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

Gibson Dunn Named 2016 Real Estate Practice Group of the Year

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

Chinese Private Equity Consortium’s $1.9 Billion Acquisition of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. Named Deal of the Year

​​China Business Law Journal has named the acquisition by a Chinese private equity consortium of OmniVision Technologies, Inc.

January 13, 2017

Gibson Dunn Ranked in 2017 Chambers Asia Pacific Directory

​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 Ranked Fourth Among the World’s Top Antitrust Practices by GCR

​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

Law360 Names Gibson Dunn Practice Groups of the Year in Five Categories

​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

AP Renewables’ $US225 Million Climate Bond Named Asia Pacific Bond Deal of the Year

​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

National Law Journal Names Gibson Dunn to Appellate Hot List

​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 Names Jeffery Thomas Trials MVP

​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

Turnarounds & Workouts Names Robert Klyman Among its Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers

​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 Names Josh Krevitt Trials MVP

​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