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June 13, 2014

King & Spalding Earns Eighth Consecutive No. 1 Ranking as Largest U.S. Healthcare Practice


WASHINGTON,  June 13, 2014 — The American Health Lawyers Association ranked King & Spalding’s healthcare practice as the largest in the United States in its annual survey of healthcare law firms. The number-one ranking marks the eighth consecutive year in which King & Spalding has earned the top spot among law firm healthcare practices. The “AHLA Top Honors” list appears in the June 2014 issue of AHLA Connections magazine.

King & Spalding topped the list with 269 lawyers in its healthcare practice, outpacing its nearest competitor by 42 percent.  The rankings are based on the number of AHLA members at each firm.

A list of the top 10 law firms that have the largest number of AHLA members for the period ending April 30, 2014, is available here.

King & Spalding represents healthcare companies involved in the delivery of healthcare and payment for healthcare services across all facets of the legal issues they face. With one of the broadest and deepest benches of lawyers, scientists and consultants specializing in the representation of providers and pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies, the firm has received national acclaim for excellence in transactional, litigation and regulatory representation of clients across the spectrum of healthcare.

About King & Spalding
Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.