More than just a series of interesting surnames, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is a firm that knows a thing of two about corporate law. A major US law firm and one of the largest in the world, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom employs over 1,700 attorneys in more than 50 different practice areas. It operates more than 20 offices around the globe, from Boston to Beijing and from London to Los Angeles. The firm is best known for its work in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom was founded in 1948.