Rankings & Recognitions
K&L Gates Named an "Innovation Icon" by BTI Consulting Group
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP was recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world by BTI Consulting Group. Out of 197 firms recognized in the 2025 report, K&L Gates was ranked in the highest category as an “Innovation Icon” with only 27 firms receiving that designation.
These rankings are based on BTI surveying hundreds of corporate legal decision makers to rate outside counsel in four areas:
- Legal Strategy Innovation – smart, adaptive, and bold legal thinking;
- Tech Savvy Delivery – tech-enabled, efficient legal service;
- Client-Facing Innovation – new, practical ways to work with clients; and
- Generative AI Pioneers – trailblazers integrating AI into client success.
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents. The firm represents leading multinational corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals.