Greenberg Traurig M&A Practice Ranked Among Top 20 Legal Advisors for 2010 and No. 2 for U.S. Announced Transactions Advisors by Target Industry for the Industrial Sector

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP ranks among the Top 20 firms in four categories and No. 2 on one industry table in the recently released Thomson Reuters Legal Advisors Mergers and Acquisitions Review for 2010.

"We are pleased with these rankings, which reflect the hard work and commitment to client service by Greenberg Traurig's global M&A team. The increase in the overall M&A activity is an excellent trend for the world economy and one that we expect to continue in 2011 and beyond,"  said David M. Schwartzbaum, Co-Chair of the firm's Global M&A Steering Committee.

Greenberg Traurig is listed in the following categories:

• No. 2 in announced M&A transactions for target companies in the Industrial Sector
• No. 14 for U.S. Target completed M&A deals, based on transaction value
• No. 16 for any U.S. Public Company Involvement completed M&A deals, based on transaction value
• No. 17 for any U.S. Involvement completed M&A deals, based on transaction value
• No. 19 (tied) for any Spanish Company Involvement completed M&A deals

"The activity captured and represented by the rankings throws into sharp relief the team's hard work as well as positive movement in the economy, not just in the U.S., but also in EMEA. We are excited to be  part of these achievements,"  said Paul Maher, Co-Chair of the firm's Global M&A Steering Committee and chairman of Greenberg Traurig's London office, Greenberg Traurig Maher.

Gary Epstein, the Chair of the firm's Global Corporate and Securities Practice, adds, "Because of our platform and diverse client base, as well as our team's experience and capabilities, Greenberg Traurig is well-positioned to take advantage on behalf of our clients of the sustained growth in M&A activity worldwide. Our rankings reflect this as well as the drive and commitment of the members of our team who excel at working as one, whether in the United States, Europe, South America or Asia."

Comprised of more than 350 lawyers, Greenberg Traurig's Corporate and Securities/M&A Practice provides advice and services to companies and entrepreneurs throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Greenberg Traurig's practice groups and attorneys have been recognized as No. 1 in their respective geographic regions by The National Law Journal, Chambers & Partners, Corporate Board Member magazine, Latin Lawyer magazine and numerous regional and local professional publications.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1800 attorneys serving clients from more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. In the U.S., the firm has more offices than any other among the Top 10 on The National Law Journal's 2009 NLJ 250. In the U.K., the firm operates as Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP. For additional information, please visit www.gtlaw.com.

SOURCE Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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