22/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/07/2024 14:59
LONDON - July 22, 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP is celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the launch of the firm's London office. Since opening its doors in July 2009, the office has grown from a team of three lawyers - including Paul Maher, now a firm vice chair, and Fiona Adams, managing shareholder of the London office and co-chair of the Global Corporate Practice - to more than 200 employees, including over 140 fee earners.
Greenberg Traurig Executive Chairman Richard A. Rosenbaum said, "Our London office has had a remarkable journey since 2009. With the support of many valued contributors, I am proud of what we have achieved in London and excited for what we continue to build."
"Our success over the past 15 years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, as well as the trust and loyalty of our clients," Maher said. "Our London office has seen an average of 30% headcount growth year-on-year since 2009, which is a fantastic achievement. Our 200-employee-strong London team provides clients with a full-service, multidisciplinary offering that encompasses the firm's core strengths in Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, and Dispute Resolution, complemented by our market-leading Funds, Finance, Restructuring, Capital Markets, Tax, and Regulatory practices, among others."
Adams added, "As we look ahead to our next 15 years in London, we remain focused on growth and innovation. The firm will continue to expand its services and to attract top legal talent to better serve our clients. We are excited about the future and the opportunities it presents."
Headline Achievements in London
Team Growth: Average 30% Increase Year-on-Year
The London office's largest year-on-year increases in employee headcount were across 2016-2017 (over 71%) and across 2020-2021 (over 52%). In 2017, a team that included six real estate-focused shareholders - among them Steven Cowins, co-chair of the firm's Global Real Estate Funds Practice - joined the London office from King & Wood Mallesons' (KWM). In 2020, Masoud Zabeti, co-chair of the Global Litigation Practice, and shareholder Mohammed Khamisa KC joined from Mishcon de Reya, and were subsequently followed in 2021 by a total of 18 lawyers including six shareholders, one of the largest ever non-merger moves among London law firms.
Cowins said, "Real estate is a cornerstone of our firm and we are a recognised industry leader. Since joining Greenberg Traurig, we have built a multidisciplinary real estate offering in London that spans corporate, funds, finance, tax, construction, and property litigation, and services clients from all over the globe."
Zabeti added, "Our London Dispute Resolution Practice brings together an experienced team of more than 40 lawyers advising clients internationally across a range of sectors in dealing with all areas of risk. We are supported by a global team of more than 900 incredible litigators. Working together with common purpose and common achievement, we are privileged to have this opportunity to build upon the many successes of the London office. None of this success could be achieved without the trust and confidence our clients place in us to have the privilege of representing them, for which we are extremely grateful."
Other lateral hires include Houghton in September 2021, and more recently the following:
A Legacy of Excellence
Over the past 15 years, the London office has handled over 10,000 individual client instructions, ranging from billion-pound M&A transactions to Supreme Court-level litigation. In the past year, this includes:
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI "Highly Recommended Law Firm" for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA's Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.