Legal 500 Names Pryor Cashman a Leading Law Firm For Seventh Consecutive Year
Pryor Cashman LLP is pleased to announce that The Legal 500 United States 2014 edition has recognized the firm for its notable work in copyright law and corporate and securities law. Leading litigators Brad Rose, Donald Zakarin, Frank Scibilia and Tom Ferber were recognized for their representation of "high-profile entertainment sector clients on both traditional and digital media-related copyright issues." Corporate partners Eric Hellige and John Crowe were recognized for their M&A middle market work on transactions under $500 million.
According to the guide, in the Intellectual Property – Copyright space, "Pryor Cashman LLP provides ‘practical and cost-effective advice without any loss of quality’ to high-profile entertainment sector clients on both traditional and digital media-related copyright issues" on licensing and transactional matters, and most importantly, on litigation. The Legal 500 described the firm’s role in successfully representing Sylvester Stallone, Lions Gate Films and Nu Image/Millennium Films in a copyright infringement case concerning the star-studded action film "The Expendables," and prevailing for Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin at a Seventh Circuit appeal, which affirmed a dismissal of copyright infringement claims in relation to their song "Nikita."
In the M&A: Middle Market category, The Legal 500 notes the high-profile cross-border work by the firm in representing companies such as German-based Turbon in its acquisition of International Laser Group, a California-based company; ChinaSoft International, a software and information services provider listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on its acquisition of Catapult Systems, a Microsoft-focused consulting company headquartered in Texas; and Monarch Business and Wealth Management, a joint venture between Barry Klarberg and Asset Alliance, in connection with a strategic investment by CertusBank in Monarch, the financial and life management company representing internationally acclaimed professional athletes, entertainers and high-net-worth families.
Entering the rankings this year in the Immigration section, the The Legal 500 notes that "Pryor Cashman having invested in this practice area, the firm now has three partners with expertise in immigration law . . . The group’s clients include Air France and the Irish Dairy Board. Unsurprisingly, given the firm’s reputation for sports, other representative clients include the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Dream and ECHL, the minor hockey league of the National Hockey League."
In addition to the practice area accolades, Legal 500 US recognized the following attorneys for their contributions to the firm:
- IP Group Chair Brad Rose, recognized as an "inspirational leader."
- Litigation Group Chair Donald Zakarin, described as "excellent on the big picture and strategy."
- Digital Media Group Co-Chair Frank Scibilia, who "combines commercial know-how with solid legal advice."
- Litigator Tom Ferber, for successful representation of the defense in Marcus Webb v. Sylvester Stallone.
- John Crowe and Eric Hellige, co-chairs of the Corporate Group
- Colleen Caden, chair of the Immigration Group
- Avram Morell, noted for "intelligently advis[ing] on many aspects of immigration law."
- Alice Stock, recognized for her contributions to the growth of the practice.
The Legal 500 US rankings are based on work achievements, depth and experience of practice, and independent interviews with clients and peer law firms across the country. Now in its eighth year, The Legal 500 US is relied upon by millions of buyers of legal services worldwide when they need to hire outside counsel.
