Duly Noted

Varnum recognized in 2017 Chambers USA



Varnum is once again one of the few Michigan law firms ranked in the latest edition of Chambers USA, based on client and peer research.

Chambers guides are the culmination of thousands of in-depth interviews by the largest research team of its kind, and are trusted globally. Chambers recognized the following practice groups with these quotes:

Banking and Finance (one of seven firms ranked in Michigan): Continues to establish a solid reputation in the Michigan market for... a range of commercial and bank loan origination work.
Practitioners are particularly adept at advising on financing, corporate and regulatory matters for major domestic banks. Also well placed to represent clients in loan restructurings and workout proceedings. Strengths: Clients are particularly impressed with the  “deep bench of expertise, reliability and high level of experience.”

Corporate/M&A (one of 11 Michigan firms ranked): [P]ossesses complementary experience in antitrust, tax and immigration... Clients are struck by the firm’s strong position in the Grand Rapids market. “Varnum is very well connected in the community, and in terms of getting us connected with folks and sharing different perspectives, they’ve been great.,” a source says.

Labor & Employment (one of 13 Michigan firms ranked): Noted for its high-quality labor and employment offering and complementary expertise in immigration law... Especially well known for its active and successful arbitration practice. Strengths: The team is highlighted for its client service.

Real Estate (one of 11 firms Michigan ranked): ... Highly adept at advising clients in high-value commercial, industrial and residential development work. Strengths: Sources report that the team’s best qualities are its “responsiveness and thoroughness.”

Chambers recognized these attorneys as notable practitioners:

Nyal Deems (Real Estate) is praised by a source as “very responsive, well versed in real estate legal matters, and thorough in his review of the scope of work.” He advises on land use approvals, construction matters and leasing transactions.

Firm Chair David E. Khorey (Labor & Employment) is highly experienced in employment matters and regularly represents clients in the automotive, healthcare and transportation industries.

Richard Hooker’s (Labor and Employment) practice has a broad remit... Clients enthuse that he is “very knowledgeable and prompt with his responses, and very good at explaining the pros and cons of our options.” He also regularly represents clients in arbitration.

David McLeod is recognized for his extensive experience advising banks on loan documentation... One source observed, “He is ten times smarter than most people, but he has a modesty about him I really like.”

Lawrence J. Murphy is “a fine lawyer” who regularly acts for management on a range of employment litigation, employment contracts, trade secret and personnel policy.

 

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