King & Spalding

Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,300 lawyers in 26 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.

The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognised for the results it obtains, its uncompromising commitment to quality and its dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients.

Our high-performing culture is founded on a drive for uncompromising quality, a dedication to service, and genuine respect for others. Celebrating more than 130 years, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with more than 1,300 lawyers in 24 offices globally. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. Our long-standing firm values and client service principles guide our approach to delivering practical solutions and building relationships with our clients and colleagues that are professionally and personally rewarding. When you work at King & Spalding, you’ll see these values and principles in action every day – in how we work together collaboratively across practices and time zones; in the level of responsibility you get from Day 1 on our clients’ most challenging matters; in the guidance and training you will receive; and in our demonstrated commitment to supporting each other and the communities in which we live and work.

Main areas of work

Antitrust, business litigation, corporate, data privacy and security, environmental health and safety, finance and restructuring, FDA and life sciences, real estate and funds, global human capital and compliance, government advocacy and public policy, healthcare, intellectual property, international disputes, international trade, products liability and mass torts litigation, special matters and government investigations, tax and executive compensation.

King & Spalding has launched an office in Sydney, Australia, opening a gateway to the firm’s integrated cross-practice capabilities around the globe for Australian multinationals and multinational clients doing business in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We have been active in the Sydney market for some time, collaborating across our offices and practices worldwide to open doors to global opportunities for Australian clients,” said Robert D. Hays, King & Spalding’s Chairman. “Establishing an official foothold in Sydney solidifies our commitment and enables us to build on it.”

The firm has more than 30 Australian and Australian-qualified lawyers who span its transactional, regulatory and litigation practices and its offices in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. These include partners resident in Sydney who handle complex commercial litigation and arbitration, cross-border energy and technology transactions, and global workforce matters and provide a link to the firm’s global platform. With the Sydney office, the firm now has 26 offices worldwide.