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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP www.ChambersandPartners.com is ranked in Chambers USA 2010 as follows: NATIONWIDE CAPITAL MARKETS REITS Capital Markets: REITs Leading Firms Band 3 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Fryer Judith D Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Burton Richard A Greenberg Traurig, LLP CORPORATE/M&A Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM The REIT team at Greenberg Traurig has considerable experience in all phases and aspects of REITs. The firm represents private and public REITs and is particularly well regarded for its expertise in public non-traded REITs matters and in joint ventures involving Mexican companies, advising the likes of Kimco Realty. Other clients include Hines Global Investment and Equity One. Sources Say: “The team has a deep understanding of the market and contributes from both a legal and a business perspective.” Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This Miami-headquartered firm impresses with the national coverage of its offices. The recently created national and international M&A steering committee looks set to consolidate the coordination of the firm’s resources in this area. Along with some recent high-profile hires, this move is expected by interviewees to deepen Greenberg Traurig’s impact on the transactional landscape. Highlights from the last year include KEY INDIVIDUALS REIT practice cochair Judith Fryer is well-regarded for her expertise, particularly when it comes to non-traded companies. She recently acted for Hines Real Estate Investment Trust on its second offering of common stock, which raised approximately $1.45 billion. Richard Burton focuses his practice on the tax aspects of corporations, partnerships and REITs. advising TTM Technologies on its acquisition of the printed circuit board business of Hong Kong-listed Meadville Holdings and acting for Gridpoint in its acquisition of ADMMicro. Sources Say: “A dominant force in non-New York markets, with a New York style.” KEY INDIVIDUALS David Schwartzbaum moved to the firm’s New York office at the beginning of 2010. ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) Leading Firms Band 4 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Minesinger Kenneth M Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Nelson Howard Greenberg Traurig, LLP Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) Leading Individuals Band 3 Atnipp Douglas C Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM Some of North America’s biggest pipelines turn to Greenberg Traurig’s burgeoning regulatory practice for its expertise in tariff construction, shipper complaints and rate case recovery issues. The firm has a talented core team of regulatory attorneys, whose work for El Paso, TransCanada and ANR has attracted the attention of the market and marked Greenberg out as a firm to watch in this area. In Houston, the firm has a team of transactional energy attorneys who cover upstream and midstream oil & gas matters, from capital markets to acquisition, divestiture and oil field development. The group works for both energy companies and financial institutions. Sources Say: “The firm is incredibly accommodating, adapting itself to the varying needs of its clients.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Kenneth Minesinger is a gifted FERC litigator who is highlighted as someone who will be at the pinnacle of the market for many years. Peers respect the practice that he has built, and clients entrust him with their most important work. He is described as “phenomenal: he never hesitates to tell clients the difficult issues. He is not only hard-working and disciplined; he is also an effective communicator verbally and in the written format.” In particular, he is praised for his skill in communicating with everyone from technicians to politicians. He is representing the State of Alaska in FERC regulatory and other issues relating to the State’s efforts to induce the construction of a major natural gas pipeline from Alaska to the Lower 48 states. Howard Nelson focuses on the representation of ANR and TransCanada, and has been representing ANR in connection with its Wisconsin 2009 Expansion Project. Peers and clients respect his skill as a regulatory litigator, with one describing him as “prompt, responsive and a great strategist.” Douglas Atnipp is the firm’s foremost transactional oil & gas attorney. He works a great deal on upstream finance matters, including mezzanine finance, and joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures. He also has experience in buying and selling midstream assets. Recent work includes acting for New Stream Capital on a joint venture/partnership formation with an oil & gas producer for the purpose of acquiring and developing oil & gas properties. 2
www.ChambersandPartners.com GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Government: Government Relations Leading Individuals Band 3 Baggett Fred W Greenberg Traurig, LLP Other Notable Practitioner Tallahassee-based Fred Baggett chairs Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s national government affairs practice from Washington, DC. He is known for his adroit handling of matters at federal, state and local levels. INTERNATIONAL TRADE International Trade Leading Firms Band 4 Greenberg Traurig, LLP International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy Leading Individuals Band 3 Bacchus James Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 5 Bruno Philippe M Greenberg Traurig, LLP LEISURE & HOSPITALITY Leisure & Hospitality Leading Firms Band 2 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Davis Richard F Greenberg Traurig, LLP Migdal Nelson F Greenberg Traurig, LLP Sullivan Michael Greenberg Traurig, LLP NATIVE AMERICAN LAW Native American Law Leading Firms Band 3 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 3 Eid Troy A Greenberg Traurig, LLP Weddle Jennifer Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM Greenberg Traurig is known for its success in trade remedies work. The firm is active in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations launched by the Chinese on American automobile imports, as well as in US investigations into the imports of OCTG and passenger tires from China. The lawyers frequently advise clients on issues related to export controls, Section 337, WTO disputes and economic sanctions. Sources Say: “The attorneys are responsive and thorough: they keep clients informed about everything, and provide incredible value for money.” Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This firm provides a multidisciplinary service to some of the world’s leading hospitality corporations, offering advice on hotel, resort, club and condominium projects throughout the USA, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. The 40- strong team has expertise in issues including franchise agreements, real estate, gaming, environmental planning and regulation, tax and bankruptcy. It also has experience in related securities law, IP, timeshare and fractional interests, ERISA, labor and public finance issues. Recently, the team assumed responsibility for the majority of US-based transactions and other matters for Intrawest, which includes acting as real estate counsel on a new $400 million beachfront development in Hawaii. Sources Say: “We appreciate the team’s breadth of expertise, as well as its geographical diversity.” Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This team provides legal representation to Native American tribal governments and associated entities, as well as to business partners of Indian nations and investors in Indian territory. In addition to its substantial gaming law expertise, Greenberg takes on a number of pro bono cases. Sources Say: “For Greenberg it’s more than just a transaction; the staff really make an effort, and they’re great advocates for the tribe.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Practice head James Bacchus has extensive knowledge of the WTO disputes process. Most recently, he acted for the China Copyright Alliance on WTO cases concerning IP and market access for copyright materials brought by the USA against China. Philippe Bruno is a trade remedies lawyer who impresses clients with his “preparation and his ability to get our message to the government.” He has been advising GM on Chinese antidumping investigations, as well as representing Chinese respondents in US investigations. KEY INDIVIDUALS Cochair of the hotels, resorts and club practice group, Michael Sullivan operates out of the Orlando office and receives praise for being a “great technician and a gentleman.” He has experience in the acquisition, development and financing of hotels and resorts, and has done significant work for the Hilton brand. This has included advising on the negotiation of a hotel management agreement for a Waldorf-Astoria in Berlin. Los Angeles-based Richard Davis has a wideranging real estate practice and is renowned for his experience of mixed-use development and timeshare matters. Nelson Migdal is located in Washington, DC and has a diverse hospitality and real estate practice, representing clients on matters relating to the acquisition and management of hotels and mixed use developments. KEY INDIVIDUALS Denver-based Troy Eid returned to Greenberg Traurig in 2009 after serving as the presidentially appointed US Attorney for the District of Colorado. “His knowledge of the justice system stands out. His experience is invaluable to tribal communities,” sources report. Eid assists tribes with taxation issues as well as criminal justice matters. Highly respected attorney Jennifer Weddle is recognized for her work on environmental matters. “Jennifer really reaches out to the community and has huge experience and background knowledge.” 3
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