backLONDON, Sept. 16, 2016 — King & Spalding has added a number of new rankings in the latest edition of the Legal 500 UK guide.
The firm maintained its strong standing in key areas of focus, with seven UK-wide practice rankings, including Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas and International Arbitration. London Office Managing Partner Garry Pegg and dispute resolution partner Thomas Sprange QC – who was appointed silk last year – both secured “leading individual” rankings in the respective practice groups. Islamic finance partner Michael Rainey also received a “leading individual” ranking.
In addition, King & Spalding lawyers received 24 individual rankings, up from 18 last year. The firm’s commercial litigation practice, which moved up to Tier 5, saw seven partners receiving recognition. The firm also received practice and individual rankings for M&A, Fraud: Civil and Mediators.
The full list is below and more detailed rankings can be accessed here.
Corporate/Commercial: M&A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals (Tier 6)
- William Charnley
- Markus Bauman
- Ilan Kotkis
Crime, Fraud and Licensing: Fraud: Civil (Tier 5)
- Jane Player
- Thomas Sprange QC
Dispute Resolution: Commercial litigation (Tier 5)
- Sarah Walker
- Jane Player
- Thomas Sprange QC
- Nicholas Cherryman
- Stuart Isaacs QC
- Egishe Dzhazoyan
- Ruth Byrne
International Arbitration (Tier 3)
- Thomas Sprange QC (Leading Individual)
- Stuart Isaacs QC
- Sarah Walker
- Nicholas Cherryman
- Ruth Byrne
- Egishe Dzhazoyan
Mediators (Tier 3)
- Jane Player
Finance: Islamic Finance (Tier 3)
- Isam Salah
- Michael Rainey (leading individuals)
Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil and gas (Tier 3)
- Garry Pegg (Leading Individual)
- Philip Weems
- Nina Howell
About King & Spalding
Celebrating more than 130 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 900 lawyers in 18 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.