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Movers & Shakers

By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
January 30, 2009

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced that in a major lateral move, effective Jan. 1, 2009, the law firm added approximately 100 lawyers ' including 40 partners ' from Thacher Proffitt & Wood.

“With this move, we have dramatically enhanced our corporate and finance capabilities and doubled the size of our New York office,” said Sonnenschein Chairman Elliott Portnoy. “This core group of lawyers joining us from Thacher Proffitt accelerates our global growth strategy and reaffirms our continued commitment to client service.”

“Understanding their impressive backgrounds, we are pleased that these widely respected attorneys, after careful deliberation, felt that Sonnenschein represented the best possible fit for them and their valued clients,” continued Portnoy.

The groups from Thacher Proffitt are comprised of attorneys and counselors in structured finance, corporate, banking, real estate, and regulatory law, as well as a team of litigators, ERISA and employee benefits and tax lawyers.

“Most of all, this is an extraordinary move for our clients. With financial markets evolving and governments playing a greater role in the global economy, our move to Sonnenschein gives us the edge to excel with the industry leaders we serve,” said Robert McCarthy, Chairman of Thacher Proffitt's Planning Committee. “Sonnenschein's collegial, diverse and highly successful practice groups represent the best culture and platform for us and our clients.”

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced that in a major lateral move, effective Jan. 1, 2009, the law firm added approximately 100 lawyers ' including 40 partners ' from Thacher Proffitt & Wood.

“With this move, we have dramatically enhanced our corporate and finance capabilities and doubled the size of our New York office,” said Sonnenschein Chairman Elliott Portnoy. “This core group of lawyers joining us from Thacher Proffitt accelerates our global growth strategy and reaffirms our continued commitment to client service.”

“Understanding their impressive backgrounds, we are pleased that these widely respected attorneys, after careful deliberation, felt that Sonnenschein represented the best possible fit for them and their valued clients,” continued Portnoy.

The groups from Thacher Proffitt are comprised of attorneys and counselors in structured finance, corporate, banking, real estate, and regulatory law, as well as a team of litigators, ERISA and employee benefits and tax lawyers.

“Most of all, this is an extraordinary move for our clients. With financial markets evolving and governments playing a greater role in the global economy, our move to Sonnenschein gives us the edge to excel with the industry leaders we serve,” said Robert McCarthy, Chairman of Thacher Proffitt's Planning Committee. “Sonnenschein's collegial, diverse and highly successful practice groups represent the best culture and platform for us and our clients.”

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