Seyfarth Shaw, one of the leading Am Law 100 firms, has strategically expanded its presence in the Southeast by onboarding 22 lawyers, including 11 partners, from the prominent firm, Morris Manning & Martin. This significant acquisition further bolsters Seyfarth’s capabilities, particularly in corporate, employee benefits, and real estate sectors, aligning with its long-term growth strategy.
The new team will be stationed across Seyfarth’s Atlanta and Charlotte offices, which reflects the firm’s commitment to enhancing its footprint in key markets. The newly integrated team is led by several esteemed professionals: corporate partner Matt Peurach, who formerly chaired Morris Manning’s corporate and tax practices, alongside real estate partners Justin Barry and Tom Gryboski, and employee benefits partner Ed Emerson.
Peurach and his colleagues bring a rich legacy of advising clients within the hospitality and leisure industry, an area where Seyfarth is looking to deepen its involvement. The infusion of these legal experts is expected to enhance the firm’s comprehensive service offerings, bridging capabilities in corporate law, employee benefits, and restructured real estate services.
This development, as reported by Bloomberg Law, underscores an ongoing trend in the legal industry, where larger firms are capitalizing on high-value lateral hires to swiftly adapt to evolving client needs and expand their geographical and market-specific depth rapidly.
For more details on Seyfarth’s strategic hires and the implications for the firm’s future endeavors, visit the full Bloomberg article.