Top BigLaw Firms for Corporate / M&A in Wilmington
Every firm in our directory with a Wilmington office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for corporate and M&A in Delaware, strongest band first. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP leads with Band 2.
- Ranked firms
- 3
- Band 1 firms
- 0
- Median first-year base
- $225,000
3 ranked firms for corporate and M&A in Wilmington
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Vault #3 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 2, 2026 |
| 2 | K&L Gates LLP Vault #49 |
| $225,000+ | Expected mid-January 2027 |
| 3 | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. Vault #34 |
| $225,000+ | Expected mid-January 2027 |
Chambers bands from Chambers USA 2026, Delaware tables; Band 1 is the strongest, and a “Highly Regarded” band sits below every “Elite” band. Pay is each firm’s first-year base; summer dates come from each firm’s own page via the BigLaw job board. How rankings work
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