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March 25, 2026

Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Ranks King & Spalding among the Top Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa


Legal 500 has recognized King & Spalding as one of the leading international law firms practicing in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in its Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide.

The publication designated 31 King & Spalding practices as among the best in their jurisdictions with 6 earning the highest possible Tier 1 ranking. Additionally, 3 King & Spalding partners received a “Hall of Fame” designation and 8 earned the distinguished “Leading Partner” recognition. Multiple individual lawyers also earned recognition for achievement and skill in their fields.

A full list of the firm’s Legal 500 EMEA 2026 practice rankings is below. To read the practice and individual write-ups by country, click here.

Algeria 
Foreign Firms

Belgium 
Competition: EU and Global
Customs, Trade, WTO, Anti-Dumping
Industry Focus: Healthcare and Life Sciences

France 
Banking & Finance: Transactional Work
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Environment
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity: LBO
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax

Germany 
Banking & Finance: Investment Funds
Consumer Goods and Food Law
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Including International Arbitration)
Industry Focus: Healthcare and Life Sciences
Intellectual Property: Unfair Competition
Real Estate & Construction: Real Estate

Saudi Arabia
Capital Markets
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Projects and Energy
TMT

Switzerland
WTO

United Arab Emirates
Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance (Including Islamic Lending)
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Construction
Infrastructure and Projects (including Project Finance)
Investment Fund Formation & Management
Oil, Gas & Natural Resources
Real Estate