King & Spalding

Chambers UK has recognized multiple King & Spalding practices and lawyers as among the best in the United Kingdom in its 2027 guide. The firm received 10 practice rankings, including four Band 1 practice rankings; as well as 39 individual lawyer rankings which include a Star Individual and 6 Band 1 rankings. https://lnkd.in/erfyYfV9

We are excited to be underway at our annual Health Law & Policy Forum West where leading practicioners are covering the trending topics that lawyers, executives, managers and investors need to know as they adapt to changes associated with the new administration and more.

Applications are now open for King & Spalding's 2027 1L and 2028 2L Summer Associate Programs, along with our new 2L Sector Fellowships for candidates with advanced degrees or specialized experience.    Ranked among the country's top three Summer Associate Programs by Law360, King & Spalding offers the opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers on complex, high-profile matters for real clients. From day one, we invest in the skills and experience you need to launch your career. Signature experiences include our firmwide Summer Summit and Connect K&S, which gives summer associates the opportunity to visit another K&S office and experience our collaborative culture firsthand.    Our new 2L Sector Fellowships are designed for candidates whose advanced degrees, prior professional experience, or sector-specific expertise would make them stand-out additions to the firm. Fellows receive a signing bonus and are matched with an industry-aligned track: Technology & AI; Healthcare & Life Sciences; Energy, Infrastructure & Environmental; Financial Services; or Government & Regulatory.    Visit our Law Student Opportunities page to explore application pathways and learn more about the 2L Sector Fellowships.    Apply now: https://lnkd.in/edmJC_ya. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

King & Spalding won ESG Legal Adviser of the Year, EMEA at the 2026 InfraGlobal ESG Awards, a program which recognizes the work of organizations within the international infrastructure and energy community. The firm was the only organization to win a company award for its work across the entire EMEA region, according to the publication. One judge commented that “King & Spalding has been involved in lots of first-of-kind legal structuring across multiple innovative major global projects, shaping multiple markets, going beyond conventional legal transactional work.” Additionally, the firm was honored for its work advising on two Deal of the Year winners: InfraGlobal ESG Awards: Digital Infrastructure Deal of the Year, Americas – Telemovil El Salvador Additional Facility 2025 InfraGlobal ESG Awards: Energy Transition Deal of the Year, Europe – Onuba Hydrogen Plant Phase I (200 MW) More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e7cqC5kf

Last week, King & Spalding hosted our inaugural Fund Finance Connect program - an evening of market updates and networking for fund finance professionals. Speakers covered trends across the U.S. and UK markets as well as an inside look at what the November midterms could mean for the financing markets.    The event brought together partners from our fund finance teams on both sides of the Atlantic. This year we have built out a full-service global fund finance platform, combining our Chambers Band 1 London practice with a top-tier U.S. team. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great evening.

We're underway at King & Spalding's 13th Annual Cybersecurity and Privacy Summit. This year's theme, Governance Under Pressure: Cyber, Privacy and AI Risk in a Borderless World, focuses on the evolving challenges organizations face across jurisdictions and industries. Throughout the day, more than 25 lawyers, in-house counsel, industry professionals and government representatives will share practical insights, lessons learned and perspectives on today's cyber, privacy and AI risk landscape.

The pro bono work of three King & Spalding lawyers was recognized at the Her Justice Commitment to Justice Awards, which honors lawyers assisting “individuals living in poverty in NYC who need help with family, matrimonial, or immigration legal issues,” according to the organization. Senior Associate Ana Daily and Counsel Nicole Pereira were honored with the Justice Legal Team Award, which recognizes “teams of pro bono attorneys who work together as an impressive unit – determined, coordinated, and ahead of the curve – to deliver wins for their clients.” Associate Peter C. Y. Kim was awarded the John K. Geiger Award, which recognizes volunteer attorneys who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to pro bono legal services for their clients. https://shorturl.at/XSpfv

We’re proud to share that King & Spalding ranked Top 3 in Law360 Pulse’s 2026 Summer Associate Survey, marking the third consecutive year that our summer program has been ranked among the nation’s Top 10!     The survey asks summer associates from across the country to rate their summer program experiences, and K&S excelled across all categories, including mentorship, career confidence, pay, and fun. As a summer associate at King & Spalding, you will work alongside leading lawyers on complex, high-profile matters for real clients. From day one, we invest in the skills and experience you need to launch your career.    This recognition is particularly rewarding because it reflects the opinions of those who know our program best: our summer associates. Thank you to this year’s class, and to the attorneys, mentors, and business service professionals who made the summer so impactful. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.  

King & Spalding advised PRADCO Outdoor Brands in its acquisition of Kent Outdoors, a portfolio of industry-leading brands in the watersports and marine safety markets. https://shorturl.at/gJ8v4 The King & Spalding Corporate team advising PRADCO Outdoor Brands in the transaction includes Justin King, Andrea Demick and Jacob Wright. 

King & Spalding served as legal counsel to EnergyCAP and its shareholders in connection with a strategic investment in EnergyCAP, a leading utility and energy management platform serving more than 750 organizations and tracking more than $50 billion in utility bill value annually, by LLR Partners, a Philadelphia-based lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. https://shorturl.at/g8fjA The King & Spalding team included Justin King, Austin Whan and Jessica Bartholomew.