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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP www.ChambersandPartners.com GEORGIA BANKING & FINANCE Banking & Finance Leading Firms Band 3 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 3 Davis Cindy J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Palmer Stephen D Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM The firm contains two distinct practices for banking and finance: financial services and public finance. The financial services team concentrates on lending and financial restructuring, while the public finance team covers municipal public finance. In a notable work highlight, the public finance team acted as disclosure counsel to the State of Georgia, assisting with the sale and issuance of an approximately $62 million State of Georgia General Obligation Bond. The lawyers work closely with the firm’s bankruptcy group, allowing them to manage the original closing of loans as well as restructuring and other bankruptcy work for clients. Sources Say: “When I talk to a Greenberg Traurig lawyer on the phone I feel like I am talking to one of my own: this group truly is an extension of our team.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Stephen Palmer’s reputation in Atlanta continues to grow. He recently acted as lead counsel to Wells Fargo in the resolution of its revolving credit facilities and term loans; he handled similar work for First Capital. Clients say: “He quarterbacks our deals and is skilled in working under time constraints.” Cindy Davis is talented at structuring complex credit transactions and in matters involving multicurrency facilities or cross-border lending arrangements. She typically acts on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on a range of secure and unsecured credit agreements. BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING Bankruptcy/Restructuring Leading Firms Band 3 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Kurzweil David Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Sacca James R Greenberg Traurig, LLP CORPORATE/M&A Corporate/M&A Leading Individuals Band 4 Blum Theodore I Greenberg Traurig, LLP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Intellectual Property Leading Firms Band 3 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 3 Katz Joel A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Rosenbloum Robert Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM The group of highly trained professionals in the financial services team represents financial institutions in lending and restructuring-related matters. Sources Say: “It is responsive and efficient in everything it does.” KEY INDIVIDUALS David Kurzweil handles workouts on the lender side. One of his most high profile cases recently was his representation of Atlantis Plastics in the Chapter 11 proceeding it filed as debtor-in-possession. While this was pending, he rescued the Other Notable Practitioners Theodore Blum of Greenberg Traurig, LLP “understands the world on the other side of the transaction. He gives advice in the client’s interest and has a total disregard for his own immediate financial rewards.” His work has included representing Ingles Markets, a 200-store supermarket chain, as well as Diversapack, a flexible packaging and manufacturing company. Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This group focuses on trademark and copyright issues in the media and entertainment industry, where the firm has an excellent reputation. The firm also undertakes work in the technology IP sector, where it has patent expertise. It is advising Microsoft on IP issues relating to the corporation’s Zune product offering, and has assisted The Recording Academy/GRAMMY Awards with trademark strategy. KEY INDIVIDUALS Joel Katz is “an outstanding entertainment lawyer who brings great experience and company from bankruptcy by negotiating its sale as two separate operating entities. “Sometimes lawyers can get bogged down in legalese, but not David,” says one source: “He has street smarts as well as technical expertise.” The “deeply responsive” Jim Sacca played a prominent role representing the creditors’ committee in connection with the Bruno’s grocery chain store’s filing for Chapter 11 protection. impressive client relations skills to the table.” His work focuses on copyright matters. Robert Rosenbloum is lauded for his “vision, energy and depth of knowledge.” He is a key contact for copyright and trademark matters. 16
www.ChambersandPartners.com GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Labor & Employment Leading Firms Band 3 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Ross Mickey Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Long-Daniels David Greenberg Traurig, LLP Wozniak Todd Greenberg Traurig, LLP LITIGATION Litigation: General Commercial Leading Firms Band 4 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Cohen Lori G Greenberg Traurig, LLP REAL ESTATE Real Estate Leading Individuals Band 3 Linch Keith E Greenberg Traurig, LLP TAX Tax Leading Individuals Band 2 Altman Allen D Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This practice is highly recommended by clients for its employment litigation expertise. The group handles a wide array of nonunion matters, including complex FLSA and ERISA cases, and is noted for its trial capabilities. It represents the United States Sugar directors and other defendants in four putative ERISA and shareholder class actions filed in the Southern District of Florida. Sources Say: “Greenberg Traurig’s incredibly responsive attorneys get matters resolved efficiently and cost-effectively, to an impressive standard.” Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This well-resourced Atlanta group offers advice across a wide range of commercial litigation matters. It is best known for its expertise in litigation involving products liability and medical devices. Key clients include global names such as Synthes and Medtronic. Sources Say: “The attorneys are thorough and highly responsive, and they know how to get tremendous results.” Other Notable Practitioners Clients say Keith Linch of Greenberg Traurig, LLP is “good at watching our back when getting into loan and business agreements. He has an institutional memory of what we have done before.” He holds a certified public accountant qualification, giving him an edge in terms of financial expertise. Other Notable Practitioners Allen Altman of Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a skilled estate planner and an expert in trusts, succession and mergers. “He is really knowledgeable and easy to work with, and is great at putting things into layman’s terms.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Chair of the practice David Long- Daniels is admired for the depth and breadth of his employment litigation expertise. He is “a very impressive attorney who can be relied on for the big-hitting matters,” according to clients. Mickey Ross climbs the rankings in response to praise from commentators who label him “a tremendous litigator with a real presence in this space.” He is sought after for complex class actions, trade secrets matters and civil rights cases. Todd Wozniak wins plaudits for his broad practice that encompasses traditional labor law, employment litigation and ERISA matters. Clients say he is “extremely prepared, knowledgeable, calming and accessible.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Key partner Lori Cohen is an outstanding litigator and trial lawyer in healthcare-related products liability matters. She is “extremely bright and leaves no stone unturned.” She continues to play a central role in the firm’s representation as national counsel of Medtronic in federal and state court cases relating to the recall of some of its implantable defibrillators. 17
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