Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Global Legal Solutions from Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Steptoe & Johnson is an international law firm with over a century of experience providing vigorous legal representation, innovative transactional advice, and successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration. Our global team of more than 500 professionals across 10 offices delivers comprehensive legal solutions grounded in deep industry knowledge and a commitment to client service. We prioritise inclusion and collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance our capabilities and better serve clients. Our pro bono programme reflects our dedication to increasing access to justice through over 33,000 annual hours of public service work.We maintain rigorous standards of excellence across all practice areas while rejecting discrimination in any form. Our lawyers hold leadership positions in major legal organisations and have secured landmark victories in complex cases worldwide. We invest in professional development to ensure sustained expertise across generations of legal practitioners. Our affinity groups promote networking and education opportunities for colleagues with shared experiences. We operate under a culture that values integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to both client objectives and broader societal responsibilities.
Services
Litigation
Arbitration
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Transactions
Intellectual Property
Human Rights Law
Energy Regulation
Pro Bono Services
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have maintained top-tier rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers UK since 2015
- Our lawyers secured landmark victories for ExxonMobil and in civil rights cases
- We dedicate over 33,000 annual hours to pro bono work
- Our global footprint spans 10 offices across 6 countries
- We pioneered the first full-time pro bono oversight position in law firm history
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Chambers UK
What people say
Landmark victories
Pro bono excellence
Global reach
Inclusive culture
Services
Litigation
Our litigation practice combines strategic thinking with courtroom experience to resolve complex disputes. We represent clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, appellate matters, and class actions across multiple jurisdictions. Our team includes former federal prosecutors and judges who bring unique perspectives to case strategy.
Arbitration
We handle international arbitration cases under all major institutional rules, including ICC and ICSID proceedings. Our experience spans energy disputes, investor-state claims, and cross-border commercial conflicts. We focus on achieving commercially sensible outcomes while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
Regulatory Compliance
Our regulatory team advises on compliance frameworks across financial services, healthcare, and energy sectors. We help clients navigate complex regulatory environments through tailored compliance programmes, internal investigations, and policy advocacy in both US and EU jurisdictions.
Corporate Transactions
We structure and negotiate complex corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Our practice covers cross-border deals, private equity investments, and corporate reorganisations with particular expertise in real estate and energy sector transactions.
Human Rights Law
Our human rights practice includes representing asylum seekers, challenging discrimination cases, and advocating for voting rights. We work with international NGOs on amicus briefs and provide strategic legal support for organisations promoting social justice and equality initiatives.
People
Lisa Zarlenga
Chair-Elect of ABA Section of Taxation
Recognised tax law expert with extensive experience in complex tax litigation and policy development. Leads firm's tax practice while maintaining active pro bono involvement in elderly client tax advocacy.
Yi Han Dulkeith
Life Sciences Patent Attorney
Specialises in pharmaceutical patent litigation and regulatory compliance. Brings technical expertise in molecular biology to intellectual property disputes, strengthening the firm's biotech sector capabilities in New York.
Allison Jones
Transactions Practice Leader
Real estate and energy transactions specialist with focus on infrastructure development. Expands the firm's capabilities in cross-border energy deals and sustainable development projects.
Questions
What areas of law does Steptoe & Johnson specialise in?
We focus on litigation, arbitration, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and human rights law with particular strength in energy and life sciences sectors.
Does Steptoe & Johnson handle international cases?
Yes, our global network spans 10 offices across six countries with experience in cross-border disputes and transactions under multiple legal jurisdictions.
How does Steptoe & Johnson support pro bono work?
We dedicate over 33,000 annual hours to pro bono services, including civil rights cases, asylum seeker representation, and community economic development projects.
What recognition has Steptoe & Johnson received?
Ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers UK, with multiple Pro Bono awards including the NLADA Beacon of Justice Award and DC Bar Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year.
How does Steptoe & Johnson approach client representation?
We combine strategic thinking with technical expertise, prioritising client objectives while maintaining rigorous legal standards and ethical practices.
What career opportunities exist at Steptoe & Johnson?
We offer structured development programmes for lawyers and professionals, with emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and long-term career growth in a collaborative environment.
Reviews (1)
Money M.
Oct 16, 2010
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This firm is probably the worst I've come across. Unreturned phone calls, inept lawyers and clueless partners who couldn't care less. Avoid them at all costs.
