Baker McKenzie has once again been named the top law firm brand in the Asia Pacific region, according to a recent survey by London-based market research firm Acritas.

In the 2017 Asia Pacific Law Firm Brand Index, Baker McKenzie returned to the top position, which it held since 2013 but lost last year, displaced by King & Wood Mallesons . But the Sino-Australian firm came in second this year, after turmoil in the European offices that ultimately led the legacy SJ Berwin arm to be placed under administration in January. The duo have dominated the top two positions of this ranking for four consecutive years.