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At Reed Smith, everything we do is to apply our global experience in law to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
We are focused on outcomes, are highly collaborative and have deep industry insight. When combined with our local market knowledge and innovative mindset, this allows us to anticipate and address the needs of our clients and help them achieve their goals. Our team of 3,000 people (including more than 1,600 lawyers) operate across more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
09/24/2026
The strength of our practices in Frankfurt and Munich has been recognized by Best Law Firms™ - Germany. The guide brings together peer reviews and industry evaluation, to create tiered rankings on both a national and metropolitan area basis.
The Reed Smith practice areas recognized in the guide include:
🏆 National Tier 1: Data security and privacy.
🏆 National Tier 2: Banking and finance; corporate; IT; M&A; and media.
🏆 National Tier 3: Competition / antitrust; and private equity.
🏆 Regional Tier 1 in Bayern (Munich): Competition / antitrust; corporate; data security and privacy; IT; investment funds; M&A; media; private equity, and technology.
🏆 Regional Tier 1 in Hessen (Frankfurt): Banking and finance.
🏆 Regional Tier 2 in Bayern (Munich): Banking and finance; debt and equity; labor and employment; and real estate.
🏆 Regional Tier 2 in Hessen (Frankfurt): IT.
🏆 Regional Tier 3 in Bayern (Munich): Biotechnology and life sciences; health care; IP; outsourcing; pharmaceuticals; regulatory; and venture capital.
🏆 Regional Tier 3 in Hessen (Frankfurt): Data security and privacy; and tax.
Great recognition for Reed Smith’s strength in the German market!
Best Law Firms™ - Germany rankings are based on extensive research involving nearly 17,000 surveyed individuals and more than 200 interviews.
The EU’s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act are reshaping how technology companies operate, compete, and manage online services. In this episode, Reed Smith attorneys Natasha Tardif and Léonie Dhellemmes break down the latest enforcement actions, multimillion-euro fines, and key compliance considerations for businesses navigating Europe’s rapidly evolving digital regulatory framework.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4iFmeGD
Addison DiSesa shares his journey from litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Reed Smith to his current role combining politics, policy, law, and business as counsel and legislative policy advisor at DoorDash, pausing to reflect on the importance of mentoring, staying calm, being curious, and taking time to figure out what you really want from your career.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4hINp1h
When issues arise at a portfolio company, private equity (PE) sponsors face a complex web of legal, reputational, and regulatory risks.
In this episode of Dealmaker Insights, Reed Smith partners Siddesh Bale and Rizzy Qureshi discuss how PE sponsors and their portfolio companies can navigate legal privilege, manage risk, and structure effective internal investigations.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4iEEqQN
As AI transforms communications monitoring and supervision, businesses face growing pressure to demonstrate that their compliance programs are effective, defensible, and well governed.
In this episode of “Tech Law Talks,” Smarsh’s VP of Regulatory and Information Governance, Robert Cruz, joins Reed Smith lawyers Anthony Diana, Therese Craparo, and Michael Rubayo to explore evolving regulatory expectations, the shift from lexicons to AI-powered surveillance, and the ways that organizations can manage risk at a time when autonomous AI agents are becoming part of the compliance landscape.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4y2P0pw
How often do challenges to arbitration awards actually succeed in Singapore, and what does the data tell us about cost and timing?
Min Jian Chan, Michael Chee, and Anand Tiwari dig into the Singapore chapter of Reed Smith’s International Arbitration Report 2025. They cover success rates, the most common grounds for challenge, how long proceedings take, cost consequences, and what it all means for arbitration strategy.
This episode is part of our podcast miniseries on court challenges to arbitration awards across leading arbitral seats.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4y9TI4A
09/16/2026
Reed Smith Austin is pleased to welcome Margaret Slovak as our featured musical guest for on September 22!
Margaret's inspiring music has touched audiences across many communities, and we're honored to share her music on this special day for Austin. We hope you'll join us in the Frost Tower Lobby in support of HAAM - Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.
09/14/2026
Pleased to share that Reed Smith advised SIM IP on a $100 million insurance-backed financing supporting its IP monetization and portfolio acquisition initiatives.
An innovative transaction highlighting the growing role of intellectual property as an institutional asset class.
Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you to SIM IP for the opportunity to work together.
Read the full press release: https://reedsmith.law/4yC6rx4
09/10/2026
Reed Smith Boston was proud to be the presenting sponsor the LPGA USGA Girls Golf Clinic at the 2026 FM Championship, where children of all skill levels took part in hands-on instruction and interactive drills designed to build confidence and develop their golf skills.
The day ended with participants in the clinic going behind the ropes on the 18th hole to participate in the trophy presentation with the 2026 FM Championship winner, Ronni Yin.
We were proud to support such a special experience for the next generation of athletes – encouraging each to get outside and participate!
09/10/2026
Nathan K. Noh joins our Global Corporate Group as a partner, adding significant private funds and investment management capabilities. Robert Fox joins as Senior Managing Director of Private Equity, bringing more than a decade of experience building relationships among fund managers, investors and dealmakers across the private equity market.
Their arrivals build on significant investment in our private capital platform, including the addition of 14 private capital partners in recent months, and further our strategy of supporting clients across the investment lifecycle.
Read full press release: https://reedsmith.law/46cmSE9
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