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Chambers USA   –  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A (The Elite); Environmental; FCPA Experts; Government Relations; Insurance (Transactional & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution: Insurer, Policy Holder); Intellectual Property; Investment Funds (Hedge Funds, Registered Funds); Litigation (General Commercial - The Elite, Securities); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate (Corporate & Finance, "Dirt"); Securities (Litigation, Regulation, Enforcement); Tax; Technology & Outsourcing; Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory); and Wealth Management.

For the fourth consecutive year, the firm ranked in the number one tier for Investment Funds (Registered Funds).

Chambers Global  –  The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), Private Equity (Buyouts), Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.

Chambers Europe  –  Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), FCPA Experts, Investment Funds (Hedge Funds), Private Equity, Projects (International), PFI/PPP, Public Law, Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.

For the second consecutive year, the firm is ranked in the number 1 tier for Private Equity (High End) in France. 

MultiCultural Law Magazine – Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity – 2010
Willkie listed among the top U.S. law firms for diversity and women.

Magazine des Affaires -- Restructuring LBO -- January/February 2010
Paris office ranked number 1 in the category of "Restructuring LBO" in France.

Bloomberg -- Bankruptcy Liquidation -- Year-End 2009
Willkie ranked among the top firms for advising on significant bankruptcy liquidations with a combined value of over $18 billion.

Bloomberg -- Global Private Equity -- Year-End 2009
Willkie ranked among the top firms for advising on announced deals worldwide with a combined value of over $14 billion.

Thomson Reuters M&A Review –  Second Quarter 2009

• Any U.S. Involvement Announced: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $25 billion.
• Any European Involvement Announced: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $19 billion.
• Any U.K. Involvement Announced: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $17 billion.

Mergermarket M&A League Tables –  Second Quarter 2009

• U.S. M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $24 billion.
• European M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $17 billion.
• UK M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $17 billion.
• Global Mid-Market M&A: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $1.4 billion.

Mergerstat M&A Advisor Report –  Second Quarter 2009

• U.S. Announced Deals: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $27 billion.
• U.S. Middle-Market: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $800 million.

Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables –  Second Quarter 2009
Willkie ranked among the top advisers assisting U.S. high-yield managers.

Chambers USA   –  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; Environmental; FCPA; Insurance (Transactional & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution); Intellectual Property; Investment Funds (Registered Funds, Hedge Funds); Litigation (General Commercial, Securities); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate; Tax; Technology & IT Outsourcing; and Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory).

For the third consecutive year, the firm ranked in the number one tier for Investment Funds (Registered Funds).

The Legal 500 United States – 2009
Willkie recommended for excellence in the areas of Finance (Corporate Restructuring); Investment Fund Formation and Management (Mutual/Registered Funds); Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts (Antitrust); M&A; Real Estate and Construction; Corporate and Private Equity Acquisitions.

Chambers Europe  –  Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
The firm and many of its attorneys are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), Private Equity, Restructuring/Insolvency, and Tax.

New York Law Journal – 2008 NY A-List Firms – March 2009
Willkie listed among the top 20 law firms in New York.

MultiCultural Law Magazine – Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity – 2009
Willkie listed among the top U.S. law firms for diversity and women.

Chambers Global  –  The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2009
The firm and many of its attorneys are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Bankruptcy, Capital Markets (Equity), Competition/European Law, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution (Litigation), International Trade (FCPA), Investment Funds (Hedge Funds), and Private Equity (Buyouts).

IFLR M&A Review – Year End 2008
Ranked among the top firms in Belgium, France and Italy

Thomson Reuters M&A Review – Year End 2008

• Worldwide Completed: Ranked among the top firms for advising on completed transactions with a combined value of over $134 billion.
• U.S. by Target Industry (Financials): Ranked number 2 for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $18 billion.
• Europe Completed: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $91 billion.
• France Completed: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $78 billion.
• Germany Completed: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $7 billion.
• Middle East & North Africa: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $10 billion.

Mergermarket Global M&A Roundup – Year End 2008

• France: Ranked among the top firms for advising on transactions (by volume) with a combined value of almost $3 billion.

Mergerstat – Industry Spotlight Computer Software, Supplies & Services – 2008
Ranked number 1 legal advisor for advising on deals with a combined value of almost $36 billion.

Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables – Year End 2008

• U.S. Capital Markets: Ranked among the top firms for advising issuers on IPOs.
• M&A France: Ranked among the top firms for advising on announced transactions (in major and middle markets).

American Lawyer Summer Associates Survey – 2008
Ranked number 2 for best summer associate program in New York City.

Legal 500 Paris – 2008
The firm is ranked in Band 1 for Private Equity and Antitrust and Competition, Band 2 for Tax, Band 3 for Restructuring & Business Reorganization and Capital Markets, and Band 4 for M&A and Litigation.

Mergermarket Global M&A League Tables – First Half 2008

• Germany: Ranked 7 for advising on German deals with a combined value of almost €4 billion.
• France: Ranked 12 for advising on French deals with a combined value of over €2 billion.

Thomson Reuters – Mergers & Acquisitions Review – Second Quarter 2008

• U.S. Target Completed:  Ranked among the top 25 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $13 billion.
• France Announced (Any Involvement):  Ranked among the top 20 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $2.5 billion.
• Germany Announced (Any Involvement):  Ranked among the top 10 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $5.5 billion.

Mergerstat  – Advisor Report – Second Quarter 2008

• U.S. M&A Announced:  Ranked among the top 20 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $27 billion based on number of deals.
• U.S. M&A Middle Market Announced:  Ranked among the top 12 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $6 billion based on number of deals.
• U.S. Private Equity Announced:  Ranked among the top 15 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $10 billion based on number of deals.  
• Europe M&A Announced:  Ranked among the top 15 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of almost $6 billion based on number of deals.

Chambers USA   –  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2008
The firm and many of its attorneys individually are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation; Environmental; Insurance (Transactional and Regulatory, Dispute Resolution); Intellectual Property; Investment Funds (Registered Funds, Hedge Funds); Litigation (General Commercial, Securities, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, FCPA); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate; Tax; Technology & IT Outsourcing (Telecom); Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory).

The firm is ranked in the number one category for Investment Funds (Registered Funds).

Benchmark:  America’s Leading  Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2008
Willkie’s Litigation Department is ranked as “highly recommended” in the 2008 Euromoney Benchmark survey.  The firm’s Securities Litigation practice is also named among the nation’s very best. 

Chambers Global  –  The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2008
The firm and many of its attorneys are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Competition/Antitrust; Corporate/M&A; Capital Markets (Equity); Private Equity (Buyouts, Venture Capital); Dispute Resolution (Litigation); Restructuring/Insolvency/Bankruptcy; Tax; TMT: Telecommunications; IT & IT Outsourcing; Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite.

Thomson Financial – Mergers & Acquisitions Review – Year End 2007

• Worldwide Completed:  Ranked among the top 18 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $245 billion.
• Americas -- US Target Completed:  Ranked among the top 16 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $116 billion.
• Europe Completed:  Ranked among the top 20 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $135 billion.
• UK Completed:  Ranked among the top 16 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $115 billion.
• France Completed:  Ranked among the top 14 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $20 billion.
• Germany:  Ranked among the top 17 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $8 billion.
• Benelux Announced:  Ranked among the top 11 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $107 billion.

Thomson Financial – Capital Markets – Year End 2007

• Global Equity Issuance: Ranked among the top 14 firms for advising US issuers on transactions with a combined value of nearly $3 billion.
• US Common Stock: Ranked among the top 15 firms for advising issuers on transactions with a combined value of over $3 billion.

Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables – Capital Markets – Year End 2007
Willkie ranked among the top 11 firms for advising issuers on U.S. equity offerings.

Juve Handbook – Germany – Year-End 2007
The firm’s Frankfurt office is ranked among the very best in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and private equity.

Crain’s New York Business – CoStar’s Top New York City Property Deals
The firm’s Real Estate Department advised on four of the top ten property sales and one of the top five leasing transactions in New York City in 2007.

American Lawyer 2007 Corporate Scorecard  – M&A
Willkie recognized among the top 15 firms for counseling investment advisers on M&A transactions with a combined value of almost $45 billion in 2006.

MultiCultural Law Magazine – 2007/2008 Survey
Willkie listed among the top U.S. law firms for diversity.


Thomson Financial – Mergers & Acquisitions Review – Second Quarter 2007

• Worldwide Announced:  Ranked among the top 18 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $164 billion.
• US Completed:  Ranked among the top 16 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $73 billion.
• Latin America:  Ranked among the top 15 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $2 billion.
• Europe:  Ranked among the top 18 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $113 billion.
• UK:  Ranked among the top 13 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $103 billion.
• France:  Ranked among the top 8 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $14 billion.
• Germany:  Ranked among the top 17 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $8 billion.
• Benelux:  Ranked among the top 12 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $1 billion.

Thomson Financial – US Capital Markets Review – Second Quarter 2007

• Global Equity Issuance by US Issuers:  Ranked among the top 7 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $2 billion
• US Common Stock – Issuer Legal Advisor:  Ranked among the top 11 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly $2.5 billion.
• US Convertible Offerings – Manager Legal Advisor:  Ranked among the top 10 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of over $500 million.

Mergermarket M&A League Tables – Second Quarter 2007

• Global Announced:  Ranked among the top 16 firms for advising on transactions with a combined valued at nearly $193 billion.
• Europe Announced:  Ranked among the top 17 firms for advising on transactions with a combined value of nearly €87 billion.
• UK Announced:  Ranked among the top 12 firms for advising on  transactions with a combined value of over  €74 billion.
• Benelux Region Announced:  Ranked among the top 12 firms for advising on  transactions with a combined value of over  €74 billion.

Bloomberg Legal Adviser League Tables – U.S. Equity Offerings – First Half 2007
Willkie ranked among the top 6 firms for advising issuers on transactions with a combined value of over $2.1 billion.

Chambers USA   –  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007
The firm and many of its attorneys are recognized for outstanding work in the areas of Antitrust; Asset Management Regulation; Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Corporate/M&A; Environmental; Insurance (Transactional and Regulatory, Dispute Resolution); Intellectual Property; Litigation (General Commercial, Securities, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations); Private Equity (Buyouts); Real Estate; Tax; Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite (Regulatory); and Technology & IT Outsourcing.

The firm is ranked in the number one category for Asset Management Regulation, and was nominated among a short list of firms for the “Chambers Awards for Excellence” in the area of Bankruptcy.

American Lawyer 2007 Corporate Scorecard   –  M&A  – April 2007
Willkie recognized among the top 15 firms for counseling investment advisers on M&A transactions valued at almost $45 billion in 2006.

PLC Which Lawyer? –   Competition/Antitrust  – France – 2007
Willkie recommended for its expertise in the area of competition and antitrust law.

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Chambers USA Awards for Excellence - 2010
Willkie nominated among a short list of firms for the "Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010" in the area of Investment Funds.

American Lawyer – Dealmakers of the Year 2010
Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department Co-Chairs Marc Abrams and Matthew Feldman named among an elite few as "Dealmakers of the Year" by The American Lawyer; Mr. Abrams for his work on behalf of a group of DIP Lenders in the Delphi case, and Mr. Feldman for his work during 2009 on behalf of the U.S. Treasury’s Auto Task Force.

Juve Awards 2009
Frankfurt office named "Private Equity & Venture Capital Firm of the Year."

World Finance Legal Awards
Paris partner Daniel Hurstel named "Best M&A Lawyer - France" by World Finance magazine.

Juve Awards 2008
Frankfurt office nominated among a short list of firms for "Private Equity Firm of the Year."

Higher Achievement Program – 2008 Green Apple Award
Willkie honored for its considerable support, in both time and funds, for the Higher Achievement Program, an educational initiative for underserved youth in the Greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

9^th Annual IFLR European Deals of the Year  -- 2008

• Willkie named among the team of law firms honored for their extraordinary work on the $101 billion consortium takeover of ABN Amro, the largest ever banking merger.
• Willkie nominated among a short list of firms in the M&A Deal of the Year category for its representation of Converium Holding AG in its $2.8 billion combination with SCOR.

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights – Pro Bono Award – 2007
The firm was presented with a special award in recognition of its outstanding pro bono work in the employment discrimination case Plater v. W.A. Chester Co.

Chambers USA Awards - Nominations 2007
Willkie nominated among a short list of firms as "Bankruptcy Firm of the Year."

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American Lawyer – Big Deals – July/August 2010
Firm recognized for advising on Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.’s $5 billion acquisition of Ratiopharm GmbH.

American Lawyer – Deals in Brief – July/August 2010
Firm recognized for advising Warburg Pincus LLC in its $3.4 billion acquisition (with Silver Lake Partners, L.P.) of Interactive Data Corporation.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – July 2010
Willkie recognized for advising ev3 Inc. in its $2.6 billion agreement to be acquired by Covidien plc.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 20 Deals for First Half of 2010 – July 2010
Willkie recognized for advising Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in the $10 billion bid to acquire (with Simon Property Group Inc. and Paulson & Co.) General Growth Properties Inc.

American Lawyer – Big Suits – June 2010
Firm recognized for representing Comcast Corporation in litigation against the Federal Communications Commission with respect to "network neutrality."

American Lawyer – Big Suits – June 2010
Firm recognized for its role in USA v. Daimler.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – February 2010
Firm recognized for advising Comcast Corporation on the regulatory aspects of its $6.5 billion agreement to acquire a majority interest of NBC Universal, Inc. from General Electric Company.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – May 2010
Willkie recognized for advising Warburg Pincus in its $3.4 billion acquisition (with Silver Lake Partners) of Interactive Data Corp.

Asian-Counsel Deal of the Year – 2009
Willkie recognized for its role in leading a group of significant lenders (funds) in the Delphi restructuring, including successfully orchestrating and implementing one of the largest credit bids lodged in a bankruptcy auction. 

American Lawyer – Big Deals – November 2009
Firm recognized for advising Sepracor Inc. in its $2.6 billion acquisition by Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – July 2009
Firm recognized for advising Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. in its $3.6 billion acquisition by GlaxoSmithkline plc.

American Lawyer – Big Suits – May 2009
Firm recognized for its role in SEC v. Automated Trading Desk Specialists, et al.

American Lawyer – Big Suits – April 2009
Firm recognized for its role in In Re Merrill Lynch Securities, Derivative and ERISA Litigation.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – April 2009

• Willkie recognized for advising Stiefel Laboratories Inc. in its $3.6 billion acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline plc.
• Willkie recognized for advising Warburg Pincus in the $2.94 billion sale of Metavante Technologies to Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
• Willkie recognized for advising Farmers Group in its $1.9 billion acquisition of AIG’s Personal Auto Insurance Group.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – March 2009
Willkie recognized for advising on the $1.4 billion acquisition of CV Therapeutics Inc. by Gilead Sciences Inc.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – March 2009
Firm recognized for its role in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $13.9 billion sale of IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. to a group of financial investors.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – February 2009
Willkie recognized for advising Deutsche Bank Securities in the merger of Live Nation Inc. and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc.

Hewlett-Packard’s $13.9 billion acquisition of Electronic Data Systems (advisor to EDS) -- Top 10 Deals of the Year

• Corporate Control Alert
• Mergermarket: Americas
• Mergerstat
• National Law Journal

Teva Pharmaceutical’s $8.9 billion acquisition of Barr Pharmaceuticals (advisor to Teva)

• Corporate Control Alert -- Top 20 Deals of the Year

Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group’s sale to Patina Restaurant Group (advisor to S&W Special Committee)

• M&A Advisor -- Middle-Market Deal of the Year

Focus Europe – Big Deals – January 2009
Germany: Firm recognized for advising the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia in the €3.5 billion sale of its residential property and project development company to Whitehall Funds.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – October 2008
Firm recognized for serving as special investment management counsel to KKR in its pending IPO in connection with its agreement to acquire KKR Private Equity Investors, L.P.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 20 Deals, 2008 to Date – July 2008
Willkie recognized for advising Electronic Data Systems Corp. in its $13.9 billion agreement to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – May 2008
Willkie recognized for advising Electronic Data Systems Corp. in its $13.9 billion agreement to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co.

American Lawyer – Big Suits – March 2008
Firm recognized for representing United Rentals, Inc. in its litigation against RAM Holdings et al.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – February 2008
Firm recognized for advising Pharmion Corporation in its $2.9 billion sale to Celgene.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – September 2007
Firm recognized for advising Cablevision’s Special Transaction Committee in the $22 billion buyout agreement with the Dolan Family Group.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – August 2007
Firm recognized for representing R. Scot Sellers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Archstone-Smith, with respect to employment and executive compensation arrangements in connection with the $22.2 billion sale of Archstone-Smith.

The National Law Journal – Top Announced U.S. M&A Deals of 2007
Firm recognized for representing R. Scot Sellers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Archstone-Smith, with respect to employment and executive compensation arrangements in connection with the $22.2 billion sale of Archstone-Smith.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – October/November 2007
Willkie recognized for advising Tom Tom NV on the antitrust aspects of its $3.3 billion acquisition of Tele Atlas NV.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – June/July 2007
Willkie recognized for advising Fortress Investment Group LLC and Centerbridge Partners LP in the $8.9 billion acquisition of Penn National Gaming Inc.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 20 Deals – First Half 2007

• Willkie recognized for advising the Special Transaction Committee in the $22 billion buyout of Cablevision Systems Corp. by the Dolan Family Group.
• Willkie recognized for advising Archstone-Smith CEO R. Scot Sellers with respect to employment and executive compensation arrangements in connection with the company’s $22 billion acquisition by Tishman Speyer and Lehman Brothers.

Focus Europe – Big Deals – June 2007
Germany:   Firm recognized for advising Warburg Pincus in the $3.5 billion sale of UGS Corp. to Siemens Automation and Drives Groups (AAD)

France:  Firm recognized for advising Schneider Electric in its €1 billion share capital increase in connection with the $6.1 billion acquisition of American Power Conversion Corp.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – May/June 2007
Willkie recognized for advising Archstone-Smith CEO R. Scot Sellers with respect to employment and executive compensation arrangements in connection with the company’s $22 billion acquisition by Tishman Speyer and Lehman Brothers.

Corporate Control Alert – Top 10 Deals – June 2007
Willkie recognized for advising Fortress Investment Group LLC and Centerbridge Partners LP in the $8.9 billion agreement to acquire Penn National Gaming Inc.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – June 2007
Firm recognized for representing Colony Capital in its role in the $8.8 billion acquisition of Station Casinos.

American Lawyer – Big Deals – May 2007
Firm recognized for representing The Mills Corporation in its acquisition by Simon Property Group Inc. and Farallon Capital Management, LLC.

Mergermarket – Top Deals by Region – First Quarter 2007

• Firm recognized for advising UBS in its role in the $38 billion bid for Equity Office Properties.
• Firm recognized for advising Colony Capital LLC in Fertitta Colony Partners LLC’s  $8.8 billion acquisition of Station Casinos Inc.