(18 July 2014) – Reed Smith LLP reported its 2014 rankings by Legal 500 US, demonstrating another strong showing for the period.
The firm is recommended in 23 practice areas for 2014, including two practices ranked for the first time, Technology: transactions and Antitrust.
“This is more good news for our practices and attorneys in the U.S.,” said Sandy Thomas, Reed Smith’s Global Managing Partner. “We always appreciate being recognized in the many areas where we excel. These 2014 rankings reflect our continuing commitment to quality and value and are an acknowledgement of the outstanding results we consistently achieve for our clients.”
Two of Reed Smith’s U.S. practices -- Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and Marketing and Advertising – were ranked in Tier 1. The firm’s U.S. Corporate Restructuring (including bankruptcy) Practice was ranked one tier higher this year.
The firm’s 20 other ranked practices maintained their 2013 levels.
In terms of individual recognition, six of Reed Smith’s U.S. lawyers repeated their “leading lawyer” recognition from 2013: Carol Loepere, Healthcare: service providers; John Shugrue, Insurance: advice to policyholders; John Vishneski, Insurance: advice to policyholders; Patrick Bradley, Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: aerospace/aviation; Michael Brown, Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices; and, Douglas Wood, Marketing and Advertising.
Ninety-two of Reed Smith’s U.S. lawyers were named in Legal 500’s 2014 editorial comments.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, technology and media, shipping, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.
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