In the annual “Best Law Firms” rankings, released by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Sidley Austin and Mintz Levin were named top-tier national firms in practice areas, including Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

The U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and a review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The 2014 edition features over 11,000 law firms ranked nationally in one or more of 74 major legal practice areas and regionally in one or more of 120 major legal practice areas.