Type: Private - Partnership
On the web: http://www.mayerbrown.com

One of the world's largest law firms, Mayer Brown (formerly Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw) represents many of the companies in the FORTUNE 100 and the FTSE 100, as well as a number of leading banks. Major practice areas include appellate, corporate and securities, finance, litigation, real estate, and tax. Overall, Mayer Brown has about 1,800 lawyers in more than 20 offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It significantly expanded its international reach in 2008 by combining with Hong Kong-based Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM), a 300-lawyer firm. Mayer Brown is made up of three partnerships -- Mayer Brown LLP (located in the US), Mayer Brown International LLP (the UK), and JSM.

Officers:
Managing Partner: Kenneth S. Geller
COO: Evan L. Merberg
CFO: Alan S. Cohen

Competitors:
Baker & McKenzie
McDermott Will & Emery
Sidley Austin

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