North America

For more than 75 years, Skadden has provided legal services to the business, financial and governmental communities around the world in a wide range of high-profile transactions, regulatory matters, and litigation and controversy issues.

Our clients range from a variety of small, entrepreneurial companies to a substantial number of the 500 largest U.S. corporations and many of the leading global companies. We have represented numerous governments, many of the largest banks — including virtually all of the leading investment banks — and major insurance and financial services companies.

The firm has more than 50 practice areas and advises clients in matters involving, among others, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and arbitration, capital markets, corporate restructuring, securities law, banking, project finance, energy, antitrust, tax, intellectual property and white collar defense and investigations.

Our attorneys in North America — Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, Toronto, Washington, D.C. and Wilmington — coordinate across offices and practices worldwide to provide an experienced, dedicated group skilled at overcoming the challenges clients face.

Rankings and Recognition

America’s Best Corporate Law Firms: Named the top firm more times than any other firm
– Corporate Board Member

Fearsome Foursome: Repeatedly recognized among the top four firms clients “don’t want to litigate against”
– The BTI Consulting Group

Law Firm of the Year: Corporate Law
– Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2026

Law Firm of the Year: Commercial Litigation
Law Firm of the Year: Securities — Litigation
– Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2025

103 Practice Rankings (Including 37 Band 1 Rankings)
239 Attorney Rankings
– Chambers USA 2025