46 practice groups nationally ranked in 2024 "Best Law Firms" list
United States | Press release - Recognition | november 2023
Best Lawyers has recognized 46 Norton Rose Fulbright practice groups with national rankings in the 2024 edition of "Best Law Firms," 23 of which attained top tier status.
In addition, 169 local practices were ranked regionally, with 121 groups achieving Tier 1.
Best Law Firms recognizes exceptional law firms identified based on consistently positive reviews from clients and peers.
To be eligible, a law firm must have at least one lawyer listed in Best Lawyers in America for that location and practice area. According to Best Lawyers, only four percent of firms in the US are considered for a Best Law Firm ranking.
Rankings are determined through a rigorous evaluation process of client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading lawyers in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
National and metropolitan Tier 1 rankings will be featured in both print and digital editions of the 14th Best Law Firms publication.
| Ranking type | Specialty | Metro area |
| National Tier 1 | Antitrust law | |
| National Tier 1 | Bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / Insolvency and reorganization law | |
| National Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | |
| National Tier 1 | Copyright law | |
| National Tier 1 | Corporate law | |
| National Tier 1 | Environmental law | |
| National Tier 1 | Healthcare law | |
| National Tier 1 | Insurance law | |
| National Tier 1 | Litigation - Antitrust | |
| National Tier 1 | Litigation - Bankruptcy | |
| National Tier 1 | Litigation - Environmental | |
| National Tier 1 | Litigation - Intellectual property | |
| National Tier 1 | Litigation - Patent | |
| National Tier 1 | Litigation - Securities | |
| National Tier 1 | Mass tort litigation / class actions - Defendants | |
| National Tier 1 | Mergers and acquisitions law | |
| National Tier 1 | Patent law | |
| National Tier 1 | Project finance law | |
| National Tier 1 | Public finance law | |
| National Tier 1 | Real estate law | |
| National Tier 1 | Tax law | |
| National Tier 1 | Trademark law | |
| National Tier 1 | Trusts and estates | |
| National Tier 2 | Appellate practice | |
| National Tier 2 | Banking and finance Law | |
| National Tier 2 | Construction law | |
| National Tier 2 | Criminal defense: White-collar | |
| National Tier 2 | Employment law - Management | |
| National Tier 2 | Energy law | |
| National Tier 2 | International arbitration - governmental | |
| National Tier 2 | Leveraged buyouts and private equity law | |
| National Tier 2 | Litigation - ERISA | |
| National Tier 2 | Litigation and controversy - Tax | |
| National Tier 2 | Securities / Capital markets law | |
| National Tier 2 | Technology law | |
| National Tier 2 | Venture capital law | |
| National Tier 3 | Admiralty and maritime law | |
| National Tier 3 | Biotechnology and life sciences practice | |
| National Tier 3 | Employee benefits (ERISA) law | |
| National Tier 3 | International arbitration - Commercial | |
| National Tier 3 | Labor law - Management | |
| National Tier 3 | Litigation - Construction | |
| National Tier 3 | Litigation - Labor and employment | |
| National Tier 3 | Oil and gas law | |
| National Tier 3 | Securities regulation | |
| National Tier 3 | Securitization and structured finance law | |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bet-the-company litigation | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Biotechnology law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Copyright law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Employment law - Management | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Healthcare law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Insurance law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Healthcare | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Intellectual property | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Labor and employment | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Patent | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Patent law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Personal injury litigation - Defendants | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Product liability litigation - Defendants | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Real estate law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Tax law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Trademark law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Banking and finance law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / Insolvency and reorganization law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bet-the-company litigation | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Copyright law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Corporate law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Healthcare law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Antitrust | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Banking and finance | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Bankruptcy | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Healthcare | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Intellectual property | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Patent | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Securities | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Mergers and acquisitions law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Patent law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Product liability litigation - defendants | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Public finance law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Securities regulation | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Tax law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Trademark law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Antitrust law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / Insolvency and reorganization law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bet-the-company Litigation | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Copyright law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Corporate law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Employee benefits (ERISA) law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Employment law - Management | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Energy law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Environmental law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Family law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Healthcare law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Insurance law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | International arbitration - Commercial | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | International arbitration - Governmental | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Labor law - Management | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Leveraged buyouts and private equity law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Antitrust | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Bankruptcy | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Environmental | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - ERISA | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Intellectual property | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Labor and employment | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Patent | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Securities | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Tax | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Mass tort litigation / Class actions - Defendants | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Oil and gas law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Patent law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Personal injury litigation - Defendants | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Product liability litigation - Defendants | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Public finance law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Real estate law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Securities / Capital markets law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Tax law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Technology law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Trademark law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Trusts and estates law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Venture capital law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Environmental law | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Insurance law | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Environmental | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Copyright law | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Intellectual property | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Patent | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Mass tort litigation / Class actions - Defendants | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Personal injury litigation - Defendants | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Trademark law | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / Insolvency and reorganization law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Corporate law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Healthcare law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Insurance law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - bankruptcy | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Mergers and acquisitions law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Project finance law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Public finance law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Tax law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Trusts and estates law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Bet-the-company Litigation | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Commercial litigation | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Construction law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Employment law - Management | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Healthcare law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Labor law - Management | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Antitrust | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Banking and finance | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Construction | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Environmental | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Securities | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Litigation - Trusts and estates | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Mass tort litigation / class actions - Defendants | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Medical malpractice law - Defendants | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Personal injury litigation - Defendants | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Product liability litigation - Defendants | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Real estate law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Public finance law | San Francisco |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Construction law | St. Louis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Healthcare law | St. Louis |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Criminal defense: White-collar | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Energy regulatory law | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 1 | Project finance law | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Appellate practice | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Labor law - Management | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Litigation - Securities | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Medical malpractice law - Defendants | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Public finance law | Austin |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Public finance law | Colorado |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Employment law - Management | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Real estate law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Securities / Capital markets law | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Appellate practice | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Corporate governance law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Government relations practice | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / Insolvency and reorganization law | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Criminal defense: White-collar | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Litigation - Patent | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Litigation - Securities | Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Advertising law | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Commercial litigation | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Patent law | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Product liability litigation - Defendants | Minneapolis |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Antitrust law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Litigation - Antitrust | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Litigation - Securities | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Municipal law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Real estate law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Arbitration | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Energy law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Energy regulatory law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Tax law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Trusts and estates law | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Litigation - Construction | St. Louis |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Real estate law | St. Louis |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Antitrust law | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Appellate practice | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Banking and finance law | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Commercial litigation | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | Energy law | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 2 | International trade and finance law | Washington, DC |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Criminal defense: General practice | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Criminal defense: White-collar | Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Medical malpractice law - Defendants | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Mergers and acquisitions law | Houston |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Admiralty and maritime law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Employee benefits (ERISA) law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Securitization and structured finance law | New York City |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Appellate practice | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Mediation | San Antonio |
| Metropolitan Tier 3 | Government relations practice | Washington, DC |