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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 2025 rankings of the foremost law firms and attorneys in the country, with seven 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 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000), receiving a Bronze Band Ranking for prosecution and strategy. Additionally, partners Kim Herman and Michael Palmisciano received a Gold Band Ranking in Massachusetts and a Bronze Band Ranking in New York, respectively, for prosecution and strategy.
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 2025, with 17 practice areas ranked and 38 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.
Sullivan is committed to expanding diversity in law firm leadership and has earned Mansfield Certification status for Mansfield Rule 7.0 from Diversity Lab, an organization working to support law firms’ efforts to increase leadership diversity. Diversity Lab works with law firm participants to measure the outcomes and iterate the requirements to push boundaries every year.
The U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the “Housing Act”) and presented it to President Trump on June 29, 2026. At midnight on July 10, 2026, the Housing Act became law because the President did not return it to Congress within ten days (Sundays excepted). The Housing Act includes a wide range of housing reforms designed with the goal of making housing more available and affordable. This alert
Simon Cook, in his role as ITFA's Head of Education, will jointly moderate a Q&A on “The next generation: Three emerging leaders, three ideas”, together with Charlie O'Mulloy, chair of ITFA’s Emerging Leader Committee and Associate Banker at EBRD, at ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia on September 9. The Q&A will follow the presentations made by the finalists of the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader
Sullivan & Worcester represented Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels across 22 countries and based in Tel Aviv, in its acquisition and financing of The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the client's first hotel investment in the United States and is a milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition was completed on July 7,
Ryan Rosenblatt was quoted in Law360's article, "Upon Review: The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Legal Stories," which examines the legal, regulatory and policy disputes that emerged during the 2026 World Cup, including issues involving FIFA's disciplinary decisions, immigration challenges, public art protections and the legal dispute surrounding Gillette Stadium's hosting of World Cup matches. Discussing the agreement reached between FIFA's affiliate Boston 2026 and the Town of Foxborough over security fees
Geoffrey Wynne will participate in a panel discussion at ITFA's 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference alongside Ailsa McNeil, Director at Texel, and Hernan Mayol, Board Member and Representative of ITFA Americas and Chair of ITFA’s Latin America Regional Committee (LARC). The session, titled “Financing the future: From defence to critical raw materials,” will be moderated by Clarissa Dann, Editorial Director at Deutsche Bank AG. The session will explore how trade
Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides
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Sullivan & Worcester was featured in Law360 Real Estate Authority's "NYC Real Estate Week In Review," which highlighted the largest New York City real estate transactions recorded during the week. The publication recognized Sullivan's representation of Fattal Hotel Group in its acquisition of the Blakely Hotel, a Manhattan hospitality property located at 136 West 55th Street. The approximately $38.5 million transaction was among the week's largest deals to hit public records.
The U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the “Housing Act”) and presented it to President Trump on June 29, 2026. At midnight on July 10, 2026, the Housing Act became law because the President did not return it to Congress within ten days (Sundays excepted). The Housing Act includes a wide range of housing reforms designed with the goal of making housing more available and affordable. This alert
Simon Cook, in his role as ITFA's Head of Education, will jointly moderate a Q&A on “The next generation: Three emerging leaders, three ideas”, together with Charlie O'Mulloy, chair of ITFA’s Emerging Leader Committee and Associate Banker at EBRD, at ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia on September 9. The Q&A will follow the presentations made by the finalists of the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader
Sullivan & Worcester represented Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels across 22 countries and based in Tel Aviv, in its acquisition and financing of The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the client's first hotel investment in the United States and is a milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition was completed on July 7,
Ryan Rosenblatt was quoted in Law360's article, "Upon Review: The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Legal Stories," which examines the legal, regulatory and policy disputes that emerged during the 2026 World Cup, including issues involving FIFA's disciplinary decisions, immigration challenges, public art protections and the legal dispute surrounding Gillette Stadium's hosting of World Cup matches. Discussing the agreement reached between FIFA's affiliate Boston 2026 and the Town of Foxborough over security fees
Geoffrey Wynne will participate in a panel discussion at ITFA's 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference alongside Ailsa McNeil, Director at Texel, and Hernan Mayol, Board Member and Representative of ITFA Americas and Chair of ITFA’s Latin America Regional Committee (LARC). The session, titled “Financing the future: From defence to critical raw materials,” will be moderated by Clarissa Dann, Editorial Director at Deutsche Bank AG. The session will explore how trade
Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides
