Pennsylvania

Since its founding in 1919, Ballard Spahr has grown to 15 offices nationwide. The firm launched in in Philadelphia and this remains its largest office, closely followed in scale by Baltimore and Washington DC.  In restructuring and insolvency, the firm advised landlords, trustee and a government entity in various bankruptcy proceeding ranging from common Chapter 11s to a rare and complex Chapter 9. In the capital markets the team at Ballard Spahr advised private equity firms, large banks and non-bank financial institutions on regulatory compliance with authorities such as the CFPB in the technology space. 

International firm Dechert got its start in Philadelphia. The firm is active in financial and corporate law, with their work in funds generating the most recognition, giving them the status of top-tier firm. Dechert also has notable restructuring and insolvency, private equity, real estate, M&A, capital markets and banking practices. The advised on real estate financing transactions, representing lenders, guarantors and sellers on various financial instruments. 

Full-service firm Duane Morris got its start in Philadelphia but has since expanded to more than 29 offices over three continents. In the United States, the firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, the New York offices are among the firm’s largest. The teams at Duane Morris are particularly active in the banking, capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency practices. The banking team represents borrowers and lenders in credit facilities and term loan agreements for general working capital financing, acquisition financing, construction financing and real estate financings 

Since its founding in 1873, Morgan Lewis & Bockius has massively expanded from one office in Philadelphia to 31 offices across three continents. In the United States, there are 17 offices across 11 states.

The firm has market leading teams in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Firm wide, it is particularly well known for its work in the structured finance and securitization, hedge funds, oil and gas projects and power project practices. 

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm, dedicated to helping clients advance their businesses. With over 1,000 lawyers and 900 staff members across 18 U.S. offices. The firm is active in financial and corporate law advising clients in banking, restructuring and corporate matters. 

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders is an experienced firm that’s active in all 50 states and in US territories. The firm focuses its efforts on M&A work and project development, especially in the energy sector. In M&A they service clients in telecommunications, technology, life sciences, media and entertainment, mining, healthcare, hospitality and construction.  

Founded in 1933, Whiteford Taylor & Preston is a highly recognized firm in the mid-Atlantic. Despite being most recognized in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, the firm also has offices in Michigan Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. In total it has 16 offices east of the Mississippi River.