Chambers & Partners recognizes Wyrick Robbins for its Commercial Litigation, Corporate/M&A, Healthcare, and Tax Practices in 2025 Guide

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In its 2025 edition, Chambers USA, a leading authority in the evaluation of law firms and attorneys, recognizes Wyrick Robbins’ Commercial Litigation, Corporate/M&A, Healthcare, and Tax practice groups as top practices in North Carolina. Additionally, seven of the firm’s attorneys are acknowledged as leaders in their respective practices.

Commercial Litigation Highlights

Chambers research highlights the Commercial Litigation group’s considerable abilities across a wide range of litigation for corporate clients. The firm handles healthcare and environmental cases, employment and securities disputes, and a broad array of business litigation matters. The team appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums. One source describes Wyrick Robbins as “a comprehensive firm, with all services offered and strong personnel who are motivated to do a great job for their clients. They can cover a broad variety of legal needs within their team.” Another source tells Chambers that the Wyrick Robbins team is “a highly educated group of sophisticated attorneys with a deep bench, capable of addressing the most complex matters.”

Corporate and M&A Highlights

The Corporate/M&A practice is acknowledged for its strengths in providing an excellent platform for entrepreneurs, emerging businesses, and private equity and venture capital firms across the full startup spectrum. The team offers highly rated services in formation, investment, capital markets, and M&A work. Chambers research emphasizes the firm’s capabilities in the technology and life sciences sectors, particularly with pharmaceutical and fintech companies, as well as its work with financial institutions and mature companies. Sources interviewed by Chambers note the corporate team’s knowledge ranges across various areas and remark that “they’re unflappable in the heat of the negotiation.”

Healthcare Highlights

The Healthcare practice is noted for its distinguished presence in the healthcare space and its strength in handling complex financial and regulatory issues. Chambers notes the group’s broad client list, which includes physician groups, hospitals, and other key healthcare providers. The team is regarded for its deep industry knowledge and consistent, solutions-oriented counsel.

Tax Highlights

The Tax practice is recognized for its strength in federal, state, and local taxation. Chambers notes the group’s representation of individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations in a wide variety of tax-related matters and highlights its practical approach. The team delivers thoughtful, solutions-driven guidance across complex transactional and compliance issues.

Notable Individuals

Seven attorneys across four practices are recognized in the 2025 guide:

• Tom Cook – Tax
  • Chambers highlights Tom’s practical approach to navigating the tax aspects of corporate transactions, particularly in state and local tax matters. His work reflects a strong grasp of complex tax issues.
• Mike DeFrank – Litigation
  • Distilling complex issues into clear guidance, a source tells Chambers that Mike is “a very impressive lawyer” with “a unique ability to synthesize and simplify a lot of facts and concepts.”
• Frank Kirschbaum – Healthcare
  • Chambers acknowledges Frank for his standout work in CON matters and broader healthcare regulatory issues. He is particularly noted for his experience with Stark Law compliance and Medicare-related guidance.
• Don Reynolds – Corporate/M&A
  • Chambers recognizes Don for his strong track record advising startups from seed funding through initial public offering. He is particularly noted for his work on securities offerings and SEC reporting matters and is held in high regard for his counsel across all stages of growth.
• Larry Robbins – Corporate/M&A
  • Known for his command of complex legal issues and approachable demeanor, one source calls him “a blast to work with.”
• Sam Slater – Litigation
  • A source tells Chambers that Sam is someone who “has our back,” while another praises his ability to “quickly acclimate himself to the complexities and pace of corporate litigation,” noting his experience with “very sophisticated and high net worth clients.”
• Lee Whitman – Litigation, Healthcare
  • “I find his drafting to be excellent in terms of briefs submitted. He understands the value of the relationship with our business,” one source tells Chambers, also highlighting Lee’s notable responsiveness and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

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