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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 Transaction Named European M&A Tax Deal of the Year

​International Tax Review named the Willis Group Holdings merger with Towers Watson as its European M&A Tax Deal of the Year at its annual awards dinner.

May 26, 2016

Gibson Dunn Recognized in 2016 Managing IP Handbook

​In the 2016 edition of Managing IP Handbook, Gibson Dunn was recognized amongst the top International Trade Commission (ITC) Litigation and Patent Contentious firms in the United States.

May 25, 2016

Gibson Dunn Named Among Top Corporate Firms in America

​NYSE Governance Services, a leading provider of corporate governance, risk, ethics and compliance services, and global business advisory firm FTI Consulting, Inc., recognized Gibson Dunn in their 16th annual America's Best Corporate Law Firms study, a comprehensive ranking by U.S.

May 25, 2016

Rahim Moloo Featured in Law360 Q&A Series

​New York of counsel Rahim Moloo was featured in Law360 as part of its Q&A series. The Q&A [PDF] was published on May 23, 2016.

May 23, 2016

Marian Lee Named a 2016 Trending 40 Lawyer Under 40

​Trending 40 has named Washington, D.C. partner Marian Lee to its 2016 DC’s Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 list. Winners have distinguished themselves in the past year with exceptional performance and are selected by a “committee of professionals with deep experience and expertise in the D.C. legal community.” The winners were honored at an event held on June 15, 2016.

May 19, 2016

Heather Richardson Named Among California’s Top Lawyers Under 40

The Daily Journal named Los Angeles partner Heather Richardson to its 2016 Top 40 Under 40 list, which highlights leading California lawyers under age 40.

May 18, 2016

Eric Sloan Elected a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel

Gibson Dunn partner Eric B. Sloan has been admitted as a Fellow to the American College of Tax Counsel. The goals of the College are to foster excellence and elevate professional standards in the practice of tax law; to stimulate skills development and knowledge through continuing legal education programs; to provide input by the tax bar in the development of tax laws; and to facilitate the scholarly discussion and examination of tax policy issues.

May 16, 2016

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA

​The Legal 500 EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) 2016 has recommended Gibson Dunn in 11 categories in Belgium, France, Germany and UAE. The firm was recognized in Competition, and EU Regulatory – Telecoms in Belgium; Administrative and Public Law, Insolvency, Insurance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tax in France; Corporate and M&A: Large Domestic Deals in Germany; and Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, and Investment Funds in UAE.The publication also recommended 20 Gibson Dunn attorneys in their respective practice areas, with some listed in more than one category.

May 9, 2016

Penny Madden Featured in Law360 Q&A Series

​London partner Penny Madden was featured in Law360 as part of its Q&A series. The Q&A [PDF] was published on May 9, 2016.

May 9, 2016

Jane Love Named to Top Women in IP List

Managing Intellectual Property has named New York partner Jane Love to its annual IP Stars list of the Top 250 Women in IP. This year’s list, determined through interviews and surveys, is dedicated to the recognition of accomplished female IP practitioners across the globe.

May 3, 2016

Gibson Dunn Named a Top Firm Serving the Professional Sports Team Industry

Professional Sports and the Law has named Gibson Dunn to its “Top Twenty Law Firms Serving the Professional Sports Team Industry” list. The list was compiled with the help of the publication’s readers — attorneys that represent the professional sports teams in the four major sports leagues — as well as sports law professors around the country.

May 2, 2016

Gibson Dunn Named Among 2016 Leading Real Estate Firms

Commercial Property Executive ranked Gibson Dunn fifth on its 2016 Leading Real Estate Law Firms list. According to the publication, the rankings are “based on a variety of factors, including the size and nature of its top deals.” The publication noted that Gibson Dunn “participated in the largest volume of deal flow among respondents.” The list was published in the May 2016 issue.

May 1, 2016

Mary Murphy Named Among San Francisco’s Most Influential Women in Business

​The San Francisco Business Times named San Francisco partner Mary Murphy to its 2016 Most Influential Women in Business list. The annual list recognizes Bay Area business women who are leaders in their organizations and their communities.

April 29, 2016

Jeffrey Chapman Named Dealmaker of the Year

​D CEO magazine and the Association for Corporate Growth named Dallas partner Jeffrey Chapman the 2016 Dealmaker of the Year at their annual Mergers & Acquisitions Awards.

April 29, 2016

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2016

Gibson Dunn received 28 rankings in Chambers Europe 2016: 20 individual rankings and eight firm rankings. The firm was recommended in the following categories: Competition/European Law – Belgium; TMT: Regulatory – Europe-wide; Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability – France; Restructuring/Insolvency – France; Tax – France; Compliance – Germany; Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market – Germany; and Litigation: Highly Regarded – UK.

April 26, 2016

Hollywood Reporter Names Scott Edelman and Stephen Tsoneff to its 2016 Power Lawyers List

The Hollywood Reporter named Century City partners Scott Edelman and Stephen Tsoneff to its 2016 Power Lawyers list, which features the “top legal minds in Hollywood.” According to the publication, “The Hollywood reporter has researched the bigger deals and lawsuits in the entertainment industry to determine the 100 most influential lawyers in Hollywood.” The list appeared in the April 20, 2016 issue.

April 20, 2016

Four Partners Named Among California’s 2016 Top Women Lawyers

​The Daily Journal named Los Angeles partners Theane Evangelis, Amy Forbes, Debra Wong Yang, and San Francisco partner Mary Murphy to its 2016 list of Top Women Lawyers. The profiles of Evangelis, Forbes, Murphy, and Yang appeared in the April 20, 2016 issue.

April 20, 2016

Gibson Dunn Receives Amicus Service Award

The International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) presented Washington, D.C. partner Thomas Hungar and associates Jason Neal and Andrew Davis with its Amicus Service Award for drafting the amicus brief in City of Houston v. Zamora.

April 15, 2016

Orin Snyder and Stephen Tsoneff Named to Variety’s 2016 Legal Impact Report

​Variety named New York partner Orin Snyder and Century City partner Stephen Tsoneff to its 2016 Legal Impact Report, an annual list of the top transaction and litigation attorneys in the entertainment industry.

April 13, 2016

Gibson Dunn Named California Firm of the Year

Who’s Who Legal has named Gibson Dunn its 2016 USA: California Firm of the Year at its third annual awards. Awards are presented to firms that have performed exceptionally well in Who’s Who Legal’s research in 60 jurisdictions.

April 11, 2016