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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

St. Louis, MO·18 offices

Firm Overview

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a large international firm formed from the combination of Bryan Cave and UK-based Berwin Leighton Paisner. The combined firm has significant real estate, corporate, and litigation capabilities across a genuinely global platform.

Associate Experience

Associates at BCLP gain access to a diverse platform spanning real estate, corporate, and litigation across domestic and international markets. The firm's real estate practice is a particular strength.

Lateral Recruiting Context

BCLP recruits across real estate, corporate, and litigation in its domestic and international offices. The firm's real estate platform is particularly active in lateral recruitment.

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Rankings

TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers1,095
Associates439
Partners430
Counsel197
Assoc : Partner1.0 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Real Estate

Practice Strengths

Real EstateCorporateLitigationFinancePrivate EquityRestructuring

Key Markets

St. LouisKansas CityNew YorkWashington DCChicagoAtlantaDallasDenverLos AngelesSan Francisco+8 more