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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP www.ChambersandPartners.com DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONSTRUCTION Construction Leading Individuals Band 2 Harris Larry D Greenberg Traurig, LLP Other Notable Practitioners Larry Harris of Greenberg Traurig, LLP is prized for his litigation and arbitration skills and is an expert in all areas of construction law. Sources praise “his ability to get along with everyone” and his skill in resolving complex disputes. CORPORATE/M&A & PRIVATE EQUITY Corporate/M&A & Private Equity Leading Firms Band 4 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This firm acts for a broad cross-section of clients including domestic companies and multinationals from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The Washington, DC team also attracts much work from the government contractor defense arena and has expertise in the IT, financial services and energy industries. Typically, the lawyers advise on such matters as buy and sell-side M&A, private financing, private equity, public offerings and debt financing. Recent highlights include acting for ICF International on its purchase of Jacob & Sundstrom, and advising TRS Consulting on its purchase by NCI. Sources Say: “We have had a good experience with the firm, which offers better value for money than some of the competition.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Jeffrey Houle is co-managing partner of the Tysons Corner office. ENVIRONMENT Environment Leading Individuals Band 5 Davidson Jeffrey J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Other Notable Practitioners Jeffrey Davidson of Greenberg Traurig, LLP represents clients in environmental litigation and enforcement matters. He also provides regulatory counsel and assists with the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. IMMIGRATION Immigration Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Reiff Laura F Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Schoonover Martha J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Lurie Dawn M Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This large immigration group has a truly diverse practice, running the gamut of business immigration law from visa and citizenship matters to counseling clients on compliance issues. In addition to its prominent inbound practice the team is also well versed in outbound immigration, making it an ideal destination for international clients. However, it is the group’s stellar legislative credentials which really sets it apart from the pack. Its attorneys regularly lobby for immigration reform on behalf of large corporate clients. Sources Say: “This group is a real force to be reckoned with on the Hill and has made its name as one of the best immigration lobbying shops in town.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Laura Reiff is recognized as the “cog that turns the wheels” of the firm’s immigration practice. She is a familiar face on Capitol Hill and one of the foremost names in the legislative arena. Sources reveal: “She has tons of energy and is tireless when it comes to lobbying on behalf of her clients.” Martha Schoonover is known for her “scholastic aptitude and the faith that she fosters among her clients.” She has an enviable depth of knowledge spanning a range of business immigration matters and is described as “one of the hidden gems” of the immigration Bar. Dawn Lurie makes her debut in the table, with sources reporting: “Over the last couple of years she has been developing her practice nicely and everybody is starting to really look to her as one of the emerging names in the field.” Lurie focuses on compliance issues, developing particular expertise in the increasingly important area for business immigration clients of E-Verify. 10
www.ChambersandPartners.com GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP FLORIDA ANTITRUST Antitrust Leading Individuals Band 2 Ross David L Greenberg Traurig, LLP BANKING & FINANCE Other Notable Practitioners David Ross of Greenberg Traurig, LLP is “a smart, experienced attorney with impeccable legal skills,” say sources. He is counsel to Lorillard Tobacco, defending the company in numerous class and individual actions; he also represents airlines in antitrust cases. Banking & Finance Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Banking & Finance: Public Finance Leading Individuals Band 1 Bloom Warren S Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Wilson Jéan E Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Gang Robert C Greenberg Traurig, LLP Banking & Finance: Regulatory Leading Individuals Band 2 Fornaris Carl A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Banking & Finance: Transactional Leading Individuals Band 2 Fornaris Carl A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This national firm is highly regarded in Florida for banking work. The group handles both transactional and regulatory work, and has niche strength in public finance. It has recently spent a great deal of time advising clients on TARP matters, and has an international client base which includes big names such as Barclays Bank. Sources Say: “A formidable firm with enormous strength across the board.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Warren Bloom focuses on workouts of troubled bond deals, for which he is held in high regard. Carl Fornaris represents both lenders and borrowers in complex transactions, and advises clients on regulatory matters. Jéan Wilson primarily acts as bond and disclosure counsel in municipal finance matters for clients including the City of Atlanta. Robert Gang acts as bond counsel in major school financings. BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING Bankruptcy/Restructuring Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Bloom Mark D Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Soriano Robert A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Hutton III John B Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leshaw James P S Greenberg Traurig, LLP CONSTRUCTION Construction Leading Firms Band 2 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Hornreich Michael Greenberg Traurig, LLP Associates to watch Murphy Michael G Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This firm is well-reputed for bankruptcy work, and has a strong presence in the Florida market. The group has extensive experience of complex workouts, liquidations and the acquisition of distressed assets, and is representing a number of lenders in the bankruptcy of Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Sources Say: “A terrific firm, international in scope and with a great depth of resources.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Mark Bloom is very knowledgeable on workouts, defaults and insolvencies. Recently, much of his time has been taken up by Fontainebleau and the representation of BankUnited Financial in a number of Chapter 11s. “He has the respect of his peers Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM The construction team at this highly regarded national firm operates out of Orlando. It has been busy this year representing homebuilders in litigation related to Chinese drywall. Clients include the City of Austin and Lennar Homes. KEY INDIVIDUALS Former engineer Michael Hornreich has an enormous depth of knowledge of the construction industry. His practice is focused on contract negotiation and litigation. Michael Murphy is also a qualified engineer; defects in construction, design and of the judiciary due to his superb courtroom demeanor.” Robert Soriano has decades of experience in the bankruptcy arena. “If you want someone who knows everyone, he’s your man.” John Hutton handles the full range of bankruptcy work with an emphasis on creditors’ rights. James Leshaw manages complex transactions arising from insolvency. claims, delay, disruption and acceleration claims, lien foreclosures and arbitration form the bulk of his workload. 11
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