Debevoise is committed to serving our clients through excellence in lawyering. We receive numerous accolades recognizing this commitment and the firm’s market prominence worldwide. Over 90% of the firm’s corporate partners are ranked by Chambers, The Legal 500 or IFLR1000.
“They have a depth of resources, are pragmatic and hands-on, and have good judgement of what is commercially important for the client.”
— Chambers UK
21 former prosecutors and senior government officials, including a former Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and 14 former Assistant U.S. Attorneys
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Ten women litigators included in Top 250 Women in Litigation by Benchmark Litigation 2025
“They are outstanding; incredibly sharp, astute, and are business as well as legal-minded. They consider all angles of the issues at hand.”
— Chambers USA
“We have been impressed with their ability to analyse difficult fact scenarios and to apply them to international legal principles.”
— Chambers Global
The A-List
- Only firm to appear on The American Lawyer’s list every year since its inception in 2003 (recognition of the nation’s most well-rounded, elite firms). Recognized in the Top 20 on Law. com International’s A-List.
Benchmark Litigation
- Ten women litigators included in the 2025 Top 250 Women in Litigation.
- Named International Arbitration Firm of the Year at the 2025 Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards; Two partners named to the 2025 40 and Under list.
Chambers & Partners
- Chambers USA 2025: Recognized as a leading firm in 51 ranking tables and with 129 total lawyer rankings
- Chambers Global 2025: Recognized for leadership in 51 practice areas worldwide and received Band 1 rankings in 20 categories
- Chambers UK 2026: Ranked as a leading firm in 13 separate areas, with 32 rankings for individuals in the guide, including 9 Band 1 rankings
- Chambers Latin America 2026: Ranked Band 1 in International Arbitration and Corporate Crime & Investigations, and Band 2 for Corporate/M&A; with respect to Corporate Crime & Investigations, we are one of only two firms ranked Band 1.
- Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Greater China 2025: Seven practices were recognized with nine individuals ranked.
Global Investigations Review
- Recognized in the 2025 GAR 30 list as one of the world’s top arbitration practices.
Law360
- Awarded Practice Group of the Year by Law360 in 2025 in four categories: Capital Markets, Healthcare, Private Equity and Sports & Betting.
The Legal 500
- Seventeen practices ranked, including four Tier 1 rankings, and there are 31 rankings for individuals in the guide, including eight Hall of Fame listings.
Private Equity International
- PEI Hall of Fame member for winning multiple categories in the PEI Awards across North America, EMEA and Asia.
Pro Bono
The Pro Bono Institute
- Champions for Children Award from Graham for its pro bono work supporting children, young adults and families.
- 2025 Lawyer Award for Pro Bono Initiative of the Year, 2025 PILnet Global Awards Popular Choice Award and 2025 LawWorks Best International Pro Bono Award for its work with the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of three rape survivors.
- The Halsbury Award for Rule of Law at the 2026 LexisNexis Legal Awards. 2026 President’s Pro Bono Service Award from the New York State Bar Association for our extraordinary pro bono service over the prior year.
- 2026 Guardian of Justice Award from the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County for routinely taking challenging cases for survivors of domestic violence.
- 2026 Honoree at Volunteers of Legal Services gala for our series of webinars with MetLife on legal issues facing small business.
- 2025 Above and Beyond Award from Sanctuary for Families to a Capital Markets Group team that successfully assisted a domestic violence survivor in applying for parole.
- 2025 Honoree at Episcopal Charities gala for our instrumental role in the founding and leadership of the organization.
- Judge John Gleeson received the 2025 Tradition of Excellence Award from Access Justice Brooklyn.