Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that it has been named “Law Firm of the Year” for Public Finance Law in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms^®, ranked by Best Lawyers^®. The distinction is awarded to only one law firm each year in each nationally ranked practice area.

The firm is also listed in the 2027 “Best Law Firms” rankings, earning a national Tier 1 ranking in Corporate Law, Litigation – Real Estate Law, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law.

Kutak Rock also received the following national Tier 2 and Tier 3 recognitions in the 2027 Best Law Firms^®  rankings:

National Tier 2

• Banking and Finance Law
• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Law
• Litigation - Construction
• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law

National Tier 3

• Insurance Law
• Technology Law
• Trademark Law

Additionally, Kutak Rock is recognized regionally in 67 practice areas, including in 93 Tier 1 Rankings across 18 of its offices.

“This recognition is a meaningful affirmation of the exceptional work our public finance lawyers do for clients and communities across the country,” said John Petr, Chair of Kutak Rock. “Our team relies on deep market knowledge, practical, results-oriented counsel and a strong commitment to helping public-sector and nonprofit clients and their advisors advance critical projects. Being selected as the preeminent national firm for  Public Finance Law is a credit to our clients’ trust and to the talent, experience, collaboration and dedication of our people.”

Best Law Firms® recognizes firms through a rigorous evaluation process that draws on client and lawyer feedback, peer-review information and law-firm data. The rankings identify firms that demonstrate professional excellence in their respective practices and markets. Eligibility for a national or metropolitan ranking requires that the relevant practice include at least one lawyer recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

“For our public finance team, the most rewarding measure of success is the impact our clients make: stronger communities, critical infrastructure and opportunities that last,” said Matthias Edrich, a partner in the firm’s public finance group. “We are honored by this recognition and grateful to the clients, colleagues and professional partners who place their confidence in us. It reflects the depth of our team and our shared commitment to delivering thoughtful, responsive counsel on the matters that matter most.”

The Best Law Firms® rankings recognize firms for professional excellence and consistently strong ratings from clients and peers. The 2027 analysis, the 17th edition of the annual review, evaluates more than 20,000 U.S. law firms across 75 national practice areas and more than 127 metropolitan areas. To qualify for a national or metropolitan ranking, a firm’s practice area must include at least one lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers, which identifies the top 4 % of practicing attorneys in the United States.