Cahill Named a Leading Law Firm in Chambers Global 2026
February 13, 2026
Cahill continues to receive exceptional recognition as a top law firm in the latest edition of Chambers Global. The firm is once again ranked Band 1 in the U.S. for Banking & Finance and Capital Markets: High-Yield Products, and is recognized as top tier across multiple U.S., UK, and Multi-Jurisdictional categories — reflecting another year of strong client and peer feedback.
Leading practice areas and lawyers recognized in the Chambers Global 2026 guide include:
Banking & Finance (USA and Multi-Jurisdictional)
Recognized as a leader in both the U.S. and Multi-Jurisdictional categories, the guide notes that, “The firm has the ability to utilize a strong global footprint when advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions.” Clients further observe, “Cahill is the premier firm when it comes to leveraged finance, with decades of experience in the space.”
Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (Multi-Jurisdictional)
Cahill is recognized for commanding “an unrivalled position in the US market as the key adviser to global underwriters” and for “its expertise in high-yield transactions.”
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket (UK)
A recent addition to the firm’s London office, Jeremy Duffy is “active across the finance space, noted in particular for his expertise in leveraged buyouts.”
Capital Markets: Equity – Manager Counsel (USA)
The highly respected team is recognized as “great lawyers with unique approaches and solutions” and for a “knowledge base which allows them to execute significantly faster and more seamlessly.”
Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (USA)
A leader in this category, the team “has a great knowledge of high yield covenants and understands the market dynamics.”
Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt – Manager Counsel (USA)
Clients note, “Cahill is extraordinarily responsive; [with] easy access to senior members of the firm.”
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity – Eastern United States
Ranked lawyers include:
- Jim Clark: “He is the best in the business.”
- Bill Hartnett: “He's seen it all and can provide really business-focused advice.”
- Joe Slotnick: “He is thorough, thoughtful and forward thinking. Across all situations, he feels like a steady hand and is extremely articulate and well spoken.”
FCPA
- Brian Markley: A highly regarded lawyer in this category, Brian “is extremely knowledgeable in his craft.”
- Brock Bosson: Recognized for his work in “investigations and compliance with multinational corporations across a range of industries benefiting from the breadth of his expertise.”
Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border)
- Described as a “premier finance firm with a stellar reputation,” the guide notes that “the team thinks creatively about solutions.”
Private Credit (USA)
- John Papachristos “is one of the most talented and competent lawyers when it comes to leveraged finance transactions.”
Cahill is proud to be recognized once again in the Chambers Global guide — a testament to the firm’s commitment to client excellence and leadership across complex, high-impact legal counsel worldwide.
To read the firm’s full rankings, click here.