- Chairman: Robert W Webb Jr
- Managing Partner: Stephen E Lewis
- Number of attorneys: 660
FIRM OVERVIEW: Troutman Sanders LLP is an international law firm with more than 650 attorneys and 16 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1897, the firm’s heritage of extensive experience, exceptional responsiveness and an unwavering commitment to service has garnered strong, long-standing relationships with clients across the globe. These clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses; non-profit organizations to individual entrepreneurs; multinational corporations to federal and state agencies; sports and entertainment organizations to foreign governments. The firm’s newest office is in Portland, Ore.
Reputation: Troutman Sanders consistently ranks among the best law firms nationally and internationally. Some notable recent rankings include: 2010 Am Law 100 – Ranked #72; 2010 U.S.News & World Report/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm”report – Top-tier rankings in 61 practice areas, including top national ranking for the firm’s Construction practice; The Asia Pacific Legal 500 – Leading Law Firm in Hong Kong and Shanghai; Chambers Asia Guide 2011 – Firm-wide rankings in Corporate/M&A, Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution and Private Equity categories, as well as five Leading Individual placements; Chambers USA 2010 – #1 ranking in more than a dozen practice categories, as well as 23 other rankings;Human Rights Campaign Foundation – Firm earned a 100 percent rating for 2nd straight year in the annual Corporate Equality Index; 2011 Best Lawyers in America – 127 lawyers named “Best Lawyers”with firm ranked #1 in more than 40 legal areas.
MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE: Troutman Sanders lawyers provide counsel and advice on virtually every aspect of civil and commercial law.With more than 50 areas of legal practice, the firm is organized into five sections: Corporate, finance, litigation, public law and real estate. The firm’s practice groups reflect traditional legal practice areas and cross contemporary industry sectors. This responsive organizational structure is an essential element of Troutman Sanders’ progressive, proactive legal style.
Corporate: The Corporate Section assists clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-up companies with all types of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, bond financing, incorporation, franchising, public offerings, project finance, and securities work required by publicly owned corporations.
Finance: The Finance Section focuses on sophisticated financing transactions for all types of organizations, including banks, mortgage companies and other institutional lenders and capital providers. Section lawyers participate in all aspects of commercial lending, assetbased lending, equipment financing, construction loans and other real estate finance, multifamily finance and public finance.
Litigation: The firm’s Litigation Section lawyers protect clients interests at all trial and appellate levels for civil and various types of criminal proceedings. Significant cases handled by the group include corporate governance disputes, antitrust and trade regulation actions, securities matters, defamation, professional malpractice, product liability and trademark, trade name and patent infringement. The firm also features a nationally preeminent insurance practice that represents clients in virtually all major legal issues and lines of insurance faced by today’s insurers.
Public Law: The Public Law Section specializes in business regulation and the representation of clients before state and federal agencies and courts. The expertise of this group encompasses administrative law, antitrust, environmental regulation, healthcare, insurance, labor and employment law, land use regulation, energy, transportation and telecommunications.
Real Estate: The firm’s Real Estate Section lawyers have established a reputation for vigorous negotiation and advocacy on behalf of clients that are real estate developers,owners, operators and investors.Group members have participated significantly in major real estate transactions around the globe that include the acquiring, financing, leasing, managing, owning and operating of real estate.
INTERNATIONAL WORK: Troutman Sanders’ international practice provides a broad range of comprehensive legal services to corporate, financial, industrial and governmental clients. Clients include both US and non-US companies and individuals pursuing opportunities arising from cross-border trade and investment flows. The firm’s attorneys are skilled and experienced in international trade, infrastructure development, finance, taxation, investment, environmental, regulatory, intellectual property, real estate matters, dispute resolution and more. The firm’s international presence is supported by the location of offices in Hong Kong, London and Shanghai. The Hong Kong, Shanghai and London offices include attorneys who are natives of their respective countries and regions, as well as others who have traveled and worked extensively throughout these regions.
CLIENTS: Southern Co., Turner Broadcasting System, Bank of America, Cousins Properties, Chickfil- A, Verizon Communications, Delta Air Lines, Google Inc.