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The 2018 Global 100

Ben Seal | September 24, 2018

Our annual ranking of the world's 100 largest law firms shows there was plenty of growth to go around last year.

The Global 100 Grew by Leaps and Bounds in 2018

Dan Packel | September 24, 2018

Revenues reached new heights thanks to steady demand as the Global 100 took on a more international flavor.

Trans-Atlantic Mergers Are on the Rise. What Do They Really Achieve?

Nicholas Bruch | September 24, 2018

It's time to take stock of a move that has suddenly become en vogue again in the past couple years.

Law Firms Are Once Again Focusing on Growth in the United States

Meghan Tribe | September 24, 2018

After years of globalization, some firms are pulling back to focus on building a stronger platform in the world's most lucrative legal market.

With Brexit Looming, European Lawyers Head Into the Wild

Krishnan Nair | September 24, 2018

With six months to go, firms are doing their best to prepare for the uncertainty.

It's Open Season for International Interest in South Africa

Scott Flaherty | September 24, 2018

Economic changes in post-apartheid South Africa have attracted international attention, putting pressure on local firms.

In Latin America, Firms' Focus Expands to Growing Economies

Dan Packel | September 24, 2018

Global law firms are increasingly looking beyond just Brazil and Mexico when they eye Latin American growth.

The 2018 Global 100 Ranked by Revenue

Ben Seal | September 24, 2018

It was a year of major growth and internationalization among the world's largest firms.

The 2018 Global 100 Ranked by Head Count

Ben Seal | September 24, 2018

The top 10 is dominated by vereins and a European Economic Interest Group.

The 2018 Global 100 Ranked by Profits per Equity Partner

Ben Seal | September 24, 2018

The top nine firms in PEP are based in the United States.