November 21, 2025
Willkie has once again been recognized in the GIR 30, Global Investigation Review’s annual ranking of the top law firms in the world for cross-border corporate investigations.
In the 2025 edition of the GIR 30, Global Investigations Review highlighted Willkie’s team as a “transatlantic force in complex, cross-border investigations” and its reputation for “deep regulatory fluency, credibility with enforcement agencies, and the ability to coordinate seamlessly across jurisdictions, particularly in matters involving simultaneous US and UK scrutiny.”
GIR also highlighted Willkie’s deep bench of talent, which includes many attorneys with senior level enforcement experience, and its broad practice spanning anti-corruption, sanctions, and emerging areas such as cybersecurity. In addition, the profile noted that the team’s dual capability in corporate and individual defense “continues to attract boards and senior executives facing existential risk.”
The profile also noted Willkie’s recent achievements in a series of high-profile cases as well as the strong endorsements the team received from clients:
- “Their preparedness, tenacity, and client-forward approach set them apart from globally recognized competitors.”
- “They are responsive, commercial, and deeply understand the issues that matter.”
- “The firm delivers first-class service, with a depth of knowledge and experience that enables them to navigate complex issues.”
GIR 30 ranks the top firms for complex multijurisdictional corporate investigations based on a range of factors, including their reach, caseload, appearances before government authorities, and bench of talent. Willkie has been consistently recognized in this list since the GIR 30’s inception, underscoring its standing as a market leader.
View Willkie’s profile in GIR 30 2025 here (subscription required).