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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.
On July 22, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) approved Nasdaq's amended proposed rule for a new continued listing requirement requiring Nasdaq-listed companies to maintain a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) of $5 million. The SEC approved the proposal as modified by Amendment No. 1 following a lengthy process that generated significant comments from market participants, issuers, investors, exchanges, law firms, and industry groups. The new rule
Sullivan & Worcester represented long-term client Olibra LLC, the owner of the Bond smart-home connectivity platform, in its acquisition by Somfy Group, a global leader in the motorization and automation of openings and closures for homes and buildings. Bond will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership team while benefiting from Somfy's global resources, industry expertise and long-term investment. The transaction brings together Somfy's expertise in motorization and automation with
On July 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") notified Nasdaq that it had received notices of intention to petition for review of the SEC's July 22, 2026 order approving Nasdaq's proposed rule change requiring listed companies to maintain a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities ("MVLS") of $5 million. Pursuant to Rule 431(e) of the SEC's Rules of Practice, the July 22, 2026 approval order has been
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
New York City Department of Finance (“NYC DOF”) recently began notifying property owners by mail that they may be subject to the City’s new Non-Primary Residence Surcharge, which will be imposed annually on certain high-value residential properties that are not used as primary residences.[i] Although the surcharge is commonly referred to as the “Pied-à-Terre Tax,” it applies to a broader range of non-primary residences. Receipt of a notice does not necessarily
Douglas S. Stransky, partner and leader of the Tax Practice Group, has published a new post on the LexisNexis blog examining a recurring problem in cross-border acquisitions: entity classification errors discovered in tax due diligence. Using a hypothetical fact pattern in which a target’s foreign subsidiary never filed its check-the-box election, the post explains why classification mistakes persist, how a missing Form 5471 can leave the assessment statute open indefinitely under
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has announced that the firm and its attorneys have been highly ranked in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide. In the 2026 Guide, the firm and partner Carole Bass were again ranked in the Private Wealth Law: Mid-Market – New York category, with partner Douglas Schneidman newly ranked. Rankings are based on extensive research and interviews with peers and clients around the country.
Geoffrey Wynne will present a breakout session, together with Paul Coles of Orbian, at ITFA's 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference, titled: “From template to transaction: What works, what doesn’t, what banks change.” The session will explore how banks and market participants use ITFA templates and guidance in live trade finance transactions. Using concrete case examples, the session will examine where standard documentation works well, where it needs to be adapted and
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
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for its "Empowering Women" award for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing the firm’s ongoing commitment to elevating, supporting, and empowering women in the legal profession. The annual recognition honors law firms that have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting women in the profession by fostering opportunities for leadership, professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. “This honor underscores Sullivan’s long-term dedication
On July 22, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) approved Nasdaq's amended proposed rule for a new continued listing requirement requiring Nasdaq-listed companies to maintain a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) of $5 million. The SEC approved the proposal as modified by Amendment No. 1 following a lengthy process that generated significant comments from market participants, issuers, investors, exchanges, law firms, and industry groups. The new rule
Sullivan & Worcester represented long-term client Olibra LLC, the owner of the Bond smart-home connectivity platform, in its acquisition by Somfy Group, a global leader in the motorization and automation of openings and closures for homes and buildings. Bond will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership team while benefiting from Somfy's global resources, industry expertise and long-term investment. The transaction brings together Somfy's expertise in motorization and automation with
On July 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") notified Nasdaq that it had received notices of intention to petition for review of the SEC's July 22, 2026 order approving Nasdaq's proposed rule change requiring listed companies to maintain a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities ("MVLS") of $5 million. Pursuant to Rule 431(e) of the SEC's Rules of Practice, the July 22, 2026 approval order has been
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
New York City Department of Finance (“NYC DOF”) recently began notifying property owners by mail that they may be subject to the City’s new Non-Primary Residence Surcharge, which will be imposed annually on certain high-value residential properties that are not used as primary residences.[i] Although the surcharge is commonly referred to as the “Pied-à-Terre Tax,” it applies to a broader range of non-primary residences. Receipt of a notice does not necessarily
Douglas S. Stransky, partner and leader of the Tax Practice Group, has published a new post on the LexisNexis blog examining a recurring problem in cross-border acquisitions: entity classification errors discovered in tax due diligence. Using a hypothetical fact pattern in which a target’s foreign subsidiary never filed its check-the-box election, the post explains why classification mistakes persist, how a missing Form 5471 can leave the assessment statute open indefinitely under
