The Firm is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has once again recognized Halloran Sage’s practice areas and individual attorneys within its 2021 edition. An international publisher of legal profession guides, Chambers is esteemed worldwide for its detailed research and review process. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked and assessed on the quality of technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Halloran Sage’s Environmental and Real Estate practice groups were ranked. According to Chambers, the Environmental Group’s areas of excellence include matters related to brownfields redevelopment and insurance defense, and it is exceptional in litigation involving environmental contamination and cleanup. The Firm has a noted Environmental practice that counts as its clients businesses, municipalities, and state and quasi-public agencies.
Regarding the firm’s Real Estate practice group ranking, Chambers cited Halloran Sage as a quality real estate firm with a broad practice representing clients such as lenders, developers, construction companies, and public sector entities. The Firm’s Real Estate team is experienced in handling all aspects of major real estate developments and offers notable skill in financing and leasing. Additional areas of focus include brownfield redevelopment, public-private infrastructure projects and construction agreements.
Partners ranked within Chambers are as follows:
Ann Catino was ranked in the Environment category. She was highlighted for her work with municipalities and other public bodies, her handling of environmental disputes, and for advising on matters concerning contaminated properties as well as securing permits for new facilities. A client said: “She is a pleasure to work with, represents the clients well and gets the job done.”
Arnold Menchel was ranked in the Healthcare field. He was noted for his exceptional assistance to providers in areas such as reimbursement and HIPAA compliance. He has extensive experience in fraud and abuse enforcement proceedings. Clients praised him for the following: “He has vast experience in administrative matters.” “He was very helpful, thorough and responsive.” “He has a very strong Medicaid background.”
James Maher was ranked in Chambers’ Real Estate category. He draws on substantial experience across the commercial real estate landscape, frequently advising on leasing and development transactions, as well as handling financing and restructuring mandates.
Henry Beck was ranked in the Corporate M&A field. Henry is experienced in both domestic and international corporate matters and acts for clients in restructuring transactions and M&A, as well as advising on governance issues.
Chambers employs a team of 170 full-time editors and researchers to conduct interviews, identify, and rank the world’s best lawyers who exceed client expectations by delivering the highest level of technical legal ability, service, diligence, and value. For more information on the Chambers USA selection process, visit https://chambers.com/research/methodology.