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Wyrick Robbins M&A and Litigation Groups Ranked in 2020 Chambers USA

Commercial Litigation Mergers & Acquisitions

Wyrick Robbins is pleased to announce its ranking as a leading North Carolina firm for the Corporate/M&A and Litigation practices in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA. The annual rankings are compiled as a result of thousands of client and industry interviews and research focusing on technical ability, efficiency, client service, industry knowledge, and professional conduct.

M&A Highlights

For the eleventh consecutive year, Chambers ranked the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice noting “a dedicated bench of corporate specialists”, extensive representation of private equity shops from across the country, and “a strong roster of public company clients”. Chambers research also indicates the firm’s “notable strength in the life sciences space” with the firm frequently advising companies that are acquisition targets.

Sources note that the firm is “excellent at addressing legal issues with practical solutions and great at managing client expectations and emotions.” Another source appreciated Wyrick Robbins attorneys’ pragmatic approach to counsel and commended their ability to distill and articulate complex legal issues.

Litigation Highlights

Chambers research notes that the Commercial Litigation team is best known for its “considerable abilities” across a wide range of matters for corporate clients, including healthcare, environmental, employment, and securities disputes in addition to myriad business litigation matters.

A source shared with Chambers researchers that the Commercial Litigation group is “staffed with experienced and expert attorneys who can handle all our needs.”

Individual Highlights

In addition to the firm’s Corporate/M&A and Litigation rankings, Chambers recognized the following attorneys:

  • Jeffrey J. Johnson – Real Estate
    Chambers recognizes Jeff for his “extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions,” and adds “[h]e acts for buyers, sellers, borrowers and lenders on leasings, zoning issues and financings.”
  • Frank S. Kirschbaum – Healthcare
    According to Chambers research, Frank “comes particularly recommended for his expert CON practice. He also advises on a broader range of regulatory matters, including Stark Law compliance and Medicare issues.”
  • Donald R. Reynolds – Corporate/M&A
    Chambers shares that Don is a “well-regarded practitioner with a wealth of experience in corporate matters. He has notable expertise in representing clients in initial public offerings, as well as in M&A and venture capital transactions.”
  • Larry E. Robbins – Corporate/M&A
    Chambers commentary states that Larry “remains a popular choice for clients seeking counsel on corporate matters. He offers extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance issues and venture capital transactions.”
  • Lee M. Whitman – Litigation: Healthcare
    Chambers calls Lee a “distinguished litigator commended for his work in shareholder derivative actions,” adding “[h]e is further noted for his deft management of healthcare certificate of need cases. He regularly appears before North Carolina business, trial and appellate courts.”

About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners has been ranking the best lawyers since 1990. A team of more than 200 full-time editors and researchers, all trained in techniques of investigative research, conduct independent interviews and analysis, publishing annual guides that are widely considered by in-house counsel and industry experts to be among the most prestigious and trusted directories in the legal profession.