Chicago

Since opening in 1984, Skadden’s Chicago office has become a key part of the firm’s global platform. We offer transactional, litigation and regulatory services to local, national and international clients doing business in the United States and around the world. Our Chicago attorneys combine deep roots in the Midwest business community with the resources of a global firm. They work closely with colleagues across Skadden’s offices to deliver coordinated, commercially focused advice on our clients’ most significant and complex matters.

Corporate and Transactional

We represent U.S. and international clients, including public and private entities, across a wide range of industries in some of their most important corporate matters. Our practice covers capital markets, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, finance, investment management, mergers and acquisitions and private equity. We advise boards of directors, management teams, sponsors and investors through every stage of the corporate life cycle, from financings and strategic transactions to governance challenges and restructurings.

Litigation and Controversy

Our litigation team represents a broad range of clients, including many companies based in Chicago and throughout the Midwest, in high-stakes disputes and government investigations. We handle matters in state and federal courts and before regulators. Our experience includes mass torts and product liability, securities litigation, tax controversy and litigation, and white collar defense and investigations.

Regulatory and Advisory We advise clients on cybersecurity and data privacy, real estate, REIT and tax matters. Working alongside our corporate and litigation colleagues, we deliver integrated advice that addresses both the regulatory and commercial dimensions of our clients’ matters.

Pro Bono

Attorneys in our Chicago office work with leading legal services organizations, nonprofits and corporate legal departments to expand access to justice, including by representing low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence in family law matters. The office also plays a leading role in the firm’s award-winning Immigration Impact Project, which utilizes the firm’s resources to help individuals and families with limited financial means achieve more stable immigration status in the United States. That work ranges from asylum and citizenship matters to appeals, impact litigation and amicus briefs. Our attorneys also volunteer at immigration clinics throughout the Chicago area. Organizations such as Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and the National Immigrant Justice Center have recognized our pro bono work.

Recognition and Professional Leadership Our Chicago attorneys and practices have been repeatedly recognized in the legal and business press, including Chambers USA, Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Crains’ Chicago Business, The Best Lawyers in America, IFLR1000, The American Lawyer, Law360, Lawdragon, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, International Tax Review and Benchmark Litigation. In addition, a number of our attorneys have previously served in government positions, including as assisant U.S. attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois.