November 5, 2026 – Troutman Pepper Locke was named “Law Firm of the Year” in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® for its work in Litigation – Banking and Finance, a recognition given to only one law firm per legal practice. The firm also earned more National Tier 1 rankings than last year, along with more than 300 regional practice area rankings.

Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

To be eligible for a 2027 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^® for that location and specialty.

Troutman Pepper Locke’s national rankings are noted below. View all firm rankings online here.

National Tier 1 

Advertising Law 

Antitrust Law 

Appellate Practice 

Banking and Finance Law 

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law 

Commercial Litigation 

Construction Law 

Copyright Law 

Corporate Law 

Criminal Defense: White-Collar 

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law 

Employment Law – Management 

Energy Law 

Environmental Law 

Financial Services Regulation Law 

Health Care Law 

Insurance Law 

Litigation – Antitrust 

Litigation – Banking and Finance 

Litigation – Bankruptcy 

Litigation – Construction 

Litigation – Environmental 

Litigation – First Amendment 

Litigation – Intellectual Property 

Litigation – Labor and Employment 

Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions 

Litigation – Patent 

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants 

Mergers and Acquisitions Law 

Oil and Gas Law 

Patent Law 

Real Estate Law 

Securities / Capital Markets Law 

Tax Law 

Trademark Law 

Trusts and Estates

National Tier 2 

Land Use and Zoning Law 

Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) 

Media Law 

Securitization and Structured Finance Law 

National Tier 3 

Derivatives and Futures Law 

International Arbitration – Commercial 

Labor Law – Management 

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law 

Litigation – Securities 

Public Finance Law 

Troutman Pepper Locke 

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.