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Having spent my entire career at Sullivan & Worcester, one might question me when I say there is no better place to both work and grow as a lawyer, as well for clients to receive attention and responsiveness. What makes Sullivan special, hands-down, is the people who walk through our halls. From legal administrative assistants, to paralegals, to professional and business staff, to associates and partners, for over 80 years this place has attracted professionals who want to be the best they can be for themselves, for each other and for our clients.
Our clients can expect unparalleled loyalty and service, and can have confidence that they are working with lawyers that not only care about the matter that is in front of them, but about our clients’ businesses, their people and their future. While our roots are based in Boston, we have thoughtfully built a global practice with strategic offices in New York, Washington, DC, London and Tel Aviv. Our clients span from life sciences companies exploring and creating breakthrough technologies and treatments to major companies that have been with us for decades.
We have successfully navigated the ups and downs of cyclical economies, and have always remained true to who we are as a firm. We're so proud of the Sullivan that our people and clients have created.
Clients choose Sullivan because our lawyers are hands-on, business savvy and straightforward, with an intense commitment to clients’ interests. Lateral attorneys from top law firms come to Sullivan for our entrepreneurial spirit and creative style.
We combine the breadth of experience and sophistication you would expect from a prominent, top-tier law firm with an unusually creative and flexible approach.
Customized solutions that work for your business. We dig deep to understand our clients and their industries in order to deliver solutions and value. Our lawyers work together in small teams emphasizing close partner-client contact and collaboration.
Exceptional Talent. Many leading lawyers have moved to Sullivan for our entrepreneurial, creative style. Our individual lawyers and practice groups have strong national reputations, including our REIT, tax and mutual fund practices that earn top rankings. Our lawyers are also ranked annually in publications, such as Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Chambers UK, The Legal 500 United States, The Legal 500 UK, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms."
Collegiality. We pool the talent of lawyers from across the firm's practices to ensure you get the right team for your job.
The firm and its practice groups and attorneys have been highly ranked by Chambers USA in its 2026 rankings of the foremost law firms and attorneys in the country, with eight practice areas and 17 attorneys achieving recognition.
The firm has received recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers Best Law Firms® rankings with 12 practice areas ranked nationally and 19 ranked regionally. Best Law Firms 2026 recognizes only the top 3.8 percent of law firms nationwide.
The firm's Intellectual Property Group has been ranked in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000), receiving a Bronze Band Ranking for trademark prosecution and strategy. Additionally, partner Kimberly Herman was recognized with a Gold Band ranking for prosecution and strategy in Massachusetts, and partner Michael Palmisciano received a Bronze Band ranking for prosecution and strategy in New York.
The firm's trade & export finance practice has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 UK, the practice’s 12th top tier ranking in a row from this leading independent annual legal directory. In addition, partners received individual recognition in the Hall of Fame, Leading Partner, Next Generation Partner and key member categories.
International Tax Review’s World Tax Guide has recognized the firm in the 2026 edition of its guide to the world’s best general corporate tax firms. Sullivan has been ranked as a leading general corporate tax firm in the United States, as well as in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Eight attorneys received individual recognition spanning the Highly Regarded and Notable Practitioner categories.
The firm's practice groups and attorneys have been ranked and recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2026, with 14 practice areas ranked and 40 lawyers recognized. Notable individual recognition included partners singled out as Leading Partners and Next Generation Partners.
The firm is nationally recognized for FinTech Legal and FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies in the 2026 Chambers FinTech Guide, with Joel Telpner receiving individually honors in the FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies category.
The firm was named “Best Trade or Supply Chain Finance Law Firm” at the Global Trade Review (GTR) Leaders in Trade Awards 2026, honoring excellence and innovation across the global trade, commodity, supply chain and export finance markets.
Sullivan will serve as one of the sponsors of the FACC-NY Strategic Forum 2026, taking place on September 10th at Scandinavia House in New York. The forum brings together leaders from business, technology, public policy and innovation to explore how Finnish companies are building competitive advantage and succeeding in the U.S. market. Michael Student, Mike Palmisciano and Joonas Aho will attend the event, which will feature discussions on leadership, innovation, public-private
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been shortlisted for the International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards 2026 for Massachusetts Tax Firm of the Year. Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the ITR Americas Tax Awards gala on October 29, 2026, in New York. The annual ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate the most accomplished and distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 35 jurisdictions worldwide. In
Douglas S. Stransky, partner and leader of the Tax Practice Group, has published the second post in his series for the LexisNexis blog, examining the U.S. tax consequences that surface when a cross-border joint venture ends. Using a hypothetical 50/50 venture between a U.S. manufacturer and a German strategic investing through a U.S. corporate blocker, the post explains how the Section 704(c) method choice buried in boilerplate moves real money between
Geoffrey Wynne will moderate a panel discussion "Structuring commodity trade finance deals in 2026 and beyond" at the second 2026 Sullivan and Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) co-hosted Trade and Commodity Finance Breakfast Club, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 08.30 – 10.00 am at The Lansdowne Club in London. For the first time, the average commodity finance deal has crossed the $1 billion mark. Despite turbulence in the supply
When people hear “litigation,” they usually think about trials, dramatic cross-examinations and disputes beyond repair. They do not typically think about prevention. Yet one of the most valuable things a litigator can do is help avoid litigation altogether. At first glance, the concept may seem counterintuitive. Why would litigators want to reduce litigation? The answer is straightforward: it’s often in the best interest of their clients. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it
On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) to adopt a new continued listing requirement imposing a minimum trading price of $0.25 per share. This approval follows the SEC’s recent approval of Nasdaq’s new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement and reflects a broader trend by the
(Originally distributed via Access Newswire on September 3, 2026.) New York, NY – Sullivan & Worcester is expanding its international capital markets platform with a focused initiative to help Japanese companies evaluate and pursue opportunities to access U.S. investors and capital markets. As part of that initiative the firm will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Japan Go IPO Summit, taking place on September 16, 2026, in Tokyo. Hosted by
On September 16th, David Danovitch will participate in a panel program titled "Raising Global Growth Capital" at the Japan Go IPO Summit, a one-day educational seminar in Tokyo designed to provide valuable insight to Japanese companies interested in accessing U.S. capital markets. Sullivan is a Gold Sponsor of the conference. David will moderate a discussion among leading global investment funds on how they view the investment landscape in Japan, what drives their decisions to commit capital, and
Sullivan represented BridgeAthletic, a leading strength and conditioning software platform, in its acquisition by VALD, a global provider of human performance technology. The acquisition brings together BridgeAthletic's program design and athlete management platform with VALD's objective measurement technology and performance data capabilities, creating a more comprehensive and connected platform for coaches and performance professionals. The transaction follows VALD's recent acquisition of GymAware and expands its capabilities across the full performance lifecycle,
Any contractual commitment involves risk, but for bonuses and commission plans, wage and tax laws multiply that risk through statutory penalties and, in some cases, automatic multiple damages. A carefully designed compensation plan encourages strong performance while protecting against an expensive surprise. Automatic Penalties for Wage Violations If the description of an incentive compensation plan arrangement does not match what the business intended, or it was drafted casually or was not reviewed
Sullivan will serve as one of the sponsors of the FACC-NY Strategic Forum 2026, taking place on September 10th at Scandinavia House in New York. The forum brings together leaders from business, technology, public policy and innovation to explore how Finnish companies are building competitive advantage and succeeding in the U.S. market. Michael Student, Mike Palmisciano and Joonas Aho will attend the event, which will feature discussions on leadership, innovation, public-private
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been shortlisted for the International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards 2026 for Massachusetts Tax Firm of the Year. Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the ITR Americas Tax Awards gala on October 29, 2026, in New York. The annual ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate the most accomplished and distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 35 jurisdictions worldwide. In
Douglas S. Stransky, partner and leader of the Tax Practice Group, has published the second post in his series for the LexisNexis blog, examining the U.S. tax consequences that surface when a cross-border joint venture ends. Using a hypothetical 50/50 venture between a U.S. manufacturer and a German strategic investing through a U.S. corporate blocker, the post explains how the Section 704(c) method choice buried in boilerplate moves real money between
Geoffrey Wynne will moderate a panel discussion "Structuring commodity trade finance deals in 2026 and beyond" at the second 2026 Sullivan and Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) co-hosted Trade and Commodity Finance Breakfast Club, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 08.30 – 10.00 am at The Lansdowne Club in London. For the first time, the average commodity finance deal has crossed the $1 billion mark. Despite turbulence in the supply
When people hear “litigation,” they usually think about trials, dramatic cross-examinations and disputes beyond repair. They do not typically think about prevention. Yet one of the most valuable things a litigator can do is help avoid litigation altogether. At first glance, the concept may seem counterintuitive. Why would litigators want to reduce litigation? The answer is straightforward: it’s often in the best interest of their clients. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it
On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) to adopt a new continued listing requirement imposing a minimum trading price of $0.25 per share. This approval follows the SEC’s recent approval of Nasdaq’s new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement and reflects a broader trend by the
