Global law firm founded in 1948 advising corporations, financial institutions and governments on transactions, litigation and regulatory matters across more than 50 practice areas.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates is a global law firm founded in 1948. It advises corporations, financial institutions and government entities on complex transactions, high-profile litigation and regulatory matters. The firm operates from 21 offices in the world's major financial centres and employs approximately 1,700 attorneys alongside business services professionals. In 2024 it reported revenue of $3.4 billion, making it the fourth-highest grossing law firm in the United States.
Its legal counsel spans more than 50 distinct practice areas, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, securities law and securities litigation, financial services law, high-stakes litigation and government and regulatory advisory. Clients include businesses in the corporate, financial services, capital markets and M&A sectors, as well as public entities.
Professional development is organised around the Associates' Comprehensive Education (ACE) programme. The firm describes a culture in which diverse perspectives drive innovation, with collaboration between attorneys and business services professionals. Recognition of its work includes being named 'Securities Firm of the Year' by Benchmark Litigation.
