June 6, 2024
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Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has announced that its practice groups and attorneys have once again been ranked by Chambers USA in its annual rankings of the foremost law firms and lawyers in the country. The 2024 edition of Chambers USA recognized Sullivan in a number of practice groups and has ranked 12 Sullivan attorneys as "leaders in their fields." In addition, Ameek Ashok Ponda received a Band 1 Nationwide ranking for both REITs and Tax.
The annual Chambers USA guide ranks firms and attorneys in a wide range of practice areas based on in-depth research, and client and peer interviews. As the preeminent guide to the legal industry, Chambers evaluates attorneys based on their legal knowledge and experience, ability and effectiveness, and client service.
National Rankings
Registered Funds
REITs
Regional Rankings
Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Massachusetts)
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Massachusetts)
Litigation: General Commercial (Massachusetts)
Real Estate (Massachusetts)
Tax (Massachusetts)
Individual Rankings/Client Comments
Chambers recognized the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group as being known for its skilled handling of contentious and out-of-court bankruptcy and restructuring matters across the USA. The firm is highly recommended for advising on Chapter 11 filings, with niche expertise in aviation. The group also regularly advises local and international clients on the sale and acquisition of distressed assets.
The Employment & Benefits Group is noted for the breadth of its capabilities in employee benefits matters and for its representation of a range of corporate and individual clients, particularly in the financial services industry. It is singled out for its expertise in tax implications and considerations of benefit plans, M&A-related matters and compensation arrangements. "Sullivan is always open, honest and available." "The team brings common sense and business sense to complicated matters that don't make a lot of sense to lay people." "Sullivan & Worcester consistently provide a high quality service with regards to complex matters."
Chambers recognized the Investment Management Group for its distinguished registered funds group that handles mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs. Particularly well regarded for its strength in independent trustee representation. "Sullivan & Worcester's practitioners are knowledgeable and provide thoughtful advice in an efficient manner." "The team is extremely thorough and responsive." "It's a great firm."
The firm's Litigation Group has a notable litigation offering in Boston, with experience handling a wide array of commercial disputes. The firm has handled complex securities, real estate, art and tax related cases. "The Sullivan & Worcester team is very responsive to our needs, extremely responsive and understand our time constraints."
Sullivan's Real Estate Group represents a range of operators, developers and REITs in transactional matters, such as acquisitions and dispositions, financings and leases. The firm is adept at handling affordable housing issues, development projects and loan workouts. "The firm's responsiveness and service is excellent." "The team at Sullivan & Worcester is professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful and always great to work with." "They're really good listeners to find out facts and nuances and understand the situation." "They maintain their knowledge base and know what we want to do, which I appreciate."
The firm's REITs Group is a Boston-centric team handling a wide spectrum of REIT transactions, including formations, equity and debt offerings and joint ventures. Combines tax structuring expertise with significant experience of advising on complex M&A, often with cross-border elements. "The team is extremely responsive." "Sullivan & Worcester's team has expertise in this field and they are very efficient." "The team provides insights into complex matters in a timely fashion."
The firm's Tax Group is well regarded for its advice to clients on the taxation of REITs and employee benefit schemes. Also respected for its work on M&A and for its ability to advise clients on international tax work. The firm also represents clients in connection with tax litigation cases. "The tax team is very versatile, with expertise in cross-border M&A, executive and equity-based compensations, NGOs and international tax matters." "Sullivan & Worcester are consistently very timely and thorough in the services provided."
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