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Wiggin and Dana has been named a top U.S. law firm by The Legal 500 U.S. 2024 Guide in the Appellate: Courts of Appeals and Supreme Courts (States and Federal), M&A, Venture Capital and Emerging Companies and Outsourcing groups.

This is the seventh year in a row the firm’s Appellate and Outsourcing practices were ranked. It is the sixth year in a row that the firm’s M&A practice has been recognized within the Middle-Market category. It is the first year that the firm is recognized within the Venture Capital and Emerging Companies category.

The Legal 500 praised the firm’s Appellate group stating:

• ‘Absolutely top-notch lawyers. Particularly good judgment and advice, ability to see the big picture, and outstanding value.’

• ‘Lawyers in Wiggin’s appellate practice are the best legal minds: smart and creative with the right amount of practicality. Practice leaders appropriately delegate work to less-experienced, but not less-qualified, group members, allowing clients to build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of lawyers.’

• ‘A very committed, strategically outstanding team. All briefs were executed to the highest standard and the team took lots of time to answer all our questions in depth.’

The Legal 500 praised the firm’s M&A group stating:

• ‘My dealings with Wiggin and Dana have been nothing but stellar. ’

The Legal 500 praised the firm’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital group stating:

• ‘Strong partners across a number of different practice areas. Partners and teams build great relationships with clients. Service is exceptional and timely.’

• ‘Talented, responsive, balanced and informative.’

The Legal 500 praised the firm’s Outsourcing group stating:

• ‘The lawyers at Wiggin & Dana LLP have deep industry experience, with a unique position in representing suppliers. The firm stays up to date on legal trends and issues, such as AI. Wiggin & Dana is distinguished by its delivery of business-oriented and practical advice, as well as its smooth working relationship with in-house counsel.’
• ‘This practice is unique as it understands cross-border issues surrounding global outsourcing. The team is innovative when it comes to best practice and new concepts.’

The Legal 500 noted the following attorneys for their achievements and accomplishments:

• Appellate: Jeffrey Babbin, Aaron Bayer, Tadhg Dooley, Jonathan Freiman, David Roth
• M&A: James Greifzu, Mark Kaduboski, Evan Kipperman, RJ Kornhaas, William Perrone, Heather Rahilly, Andrew Ritter, Giuseppe Scaravilli, Brian Sturm
• Emerging Companies and Venture Capital: Len Gray, Paul Hughes, Evan Kipperman, RJ Kornhaas, Adam Silverman, Jack Sousa
• Outsourcing: Mark Heaphy, George Kimball, Tamia Simonis