IFLR1000 has highly ranked 61 Goodwin lawyers and 20 practice areas in the 2022 edition of its annual financial and corporate rankings. The guide uses in-depth market analysis and interviews with practitioners and clients to recognize the world's leading corporate law firms and lawyers impacting the business of law in over 170 jurisdictions.

These results reflect the global strength of Goodwin’s capital–meets–innovation platform and the expanded capabilities of the firm in key industry verticals around the world. In particular, Goodwin was repeatedly recognized for its standout work in Private Equity, M&A, Banking, Capital Markets, Private Investment Funds and Real Estate Investment Funds.

The following Goodwin practice areas were recognized for excellence:

  • China – Private Equity (Foreign)
  • France – M&A / Private Equity
  • Germany – Banking
  • Hong Kong – Banking / Leveraged Finance / Private Equity / Private Equity Funds
  • Massachusetts – Banking / Capital Markets / M&A
  • Northern California – M&A
  • United Kingdom – Private Equity / Private Equity Funds / Real Estate Funds
  • United States – Capital Markets: Equity / Hedge Funds / Private Equity / Registered Funds
  • Washington, DC – M&A

Goodwin lawyers were named Market Leaders, Highly Regarded Lawyers, Notable Practitioners and Rising Stars. The Goodwin lawyers recognized by IFLR1000 include: