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Michael Best combines with Kane Kessler to open New York office
Am Law 200 firm Michael Best & Friedrich completed a strategic combination with New York midsize firm Kane Kessler, establishing Michael Best’s New York presence. Kane Kessler brings roughly 40 attorneys and practices including corporate, securities, capital markets, M&A, litigation, IP, and real estate. Kane Kessler managing partner Rob Lawrence will lead the New York office; Michael Best now reports nearly 400 attorneys across 19 U.S. offices.
Announcement (New York Law Journal) → · Above the Law, Law360
Key points
- Michael Best & Friedrich combined with New York firm Kane Kessler, creating Michael Best’s New York office.New York Law JournalAbove the Law
- Kane Kessler contributes approximately 40 attorneys with corporate, securities, capital markets, M&A, litigation, IP, and real estate practices.New York Law JournalAbove the Law
- Rob Lawrence, Kane Kessler’s managing partner, will lead Michael Best’s New York office.Above the Law
- Michael Best now reports nearly 400 attorneys across 19 U.S. offices.Above the Law
- Firm managing partner David Krutz said the combination aligns Kane Kessler’s business counsel strengths with Michael Best’s strategic objectives.Above the Law