Brown Rudnick bolsters Corporate Practice with the addition of an accomplished group of lawyers

Brown Rudnick bolsters Corporate Practice with the addition of an accomplished group of lawyers

Brown Rudnick, a US-based law firm, has announced that it has added an accomplished group of lawyers to its Corporate practice in order to strengthen its capabilities in various areas of law.

The group is led by partners Andrew Sherman and Rod Moss, and includes Counsel Karen Ramdhanie. They joined from Seyfarth Shaw.

The new additions to the firm specialise in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, corporate counselling, and franchising. They will collaborate with key practice and industry groups such as Technology, Digital Commerce, Brand & Reputation Management, Sports & Entertainment, and Trademark, Copyright & Advertising. One of the new arrivals, Sherman, will serve as co-practice group leader of the firm's Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital group and will also chair the firm's Franchising group.

"We are excited to welcome such an accomplished group of practitioners to the Firm," said Corporate & Capital Markets Managing Director Mark Dorff.

"Their capabilities complement our existing strengths and areas of strategic focus, and they will further expand our ability to provide world-class services to our clients in our key focus areas. The new team also presents excellent opportunities for growth, including in connection with cross-border work in collaboration with our London office," Dorff added.

The group serves as a legal and strategic advisor in connection with complex corporate transactions and in the preparation of business and strategic development plans for a wide range of clients including borrowers, investors, entrepreneurs, and companies at various stages of growth across different industries.

The group's arrival marks another milestone in Brown Rudnick's recent expansion of its Corporate team. In January 2022, the Firm strengthened its leadership position in the technology industry with the addition of a five-partner group led by Dave Sorin in New York and the addition of Ben Hron in Boston. In September, a four-partner group led by Stephen Palley joined the Digital Commerce practice, propelling Brown Rudnick to the forefront of firms advising on issues related to cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain.

"This group is a perfect fit for the Firm and for the clients we serve," said Katy Gardner, practice group leader of the Firm's US Corporate practice. "Each of these attorneys brings considerable experience complementary to our corporate teams."

Sherman who was the co-chair of Franchising & Distribution practice group at Seyfarth Shaw, is a well-experienced lawyer and has been advising Fortune 500 companies, nationally recognised mid-sized companies, and high-profile emerging growth companies in various industries, as well as professional athletes, celebrities, and high net-worth families and individuals for over 35 years.

He has helped corporations with the strategic management of business growth and the harvesting and monetisation of intangible assets. He is also a prolific writer and speaker, having written nearly 30 books and published numerous articles addressing the strategic and legal aspects of business growth, capital formation, franchising, and leveraging intellectual property.

Sherman received his J.D. from the American University - Washington College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Maryland, where he has won numerous teaching awards.

Sherman, while expressing his delight at joining Brown Rudnick, said: "Brown Rudnick is a world-class international firm and we have been particularly impressed with its sector focus and continued growth. Our clients will greatly benefit from the breadth and caliber and the firm's full-service capabilities."

Moss is a seasoned deal attorney with over two decades of experience in corporate M&A law. He is also a strategic advisor for celebrities, professional athletes, and sports organisations. His practice focuses on business transactions, corporate formation and structuring, joint ventures, and franchising. He also provides counsel to emerging and frontier market clients on matters related to market entry and investment in Sub-Saharan Africa.

"We are tremendously excited by this move," Moss said. "Brown Rudnick has long been a firm we have admired for its cultural and reputational excellence. Its platform aligns perfectly with ours, creating opportunities that will benefit our clients and unlock great potential for the future."

Ramdhanie has over 25 years of experience leading and closing multibillion-dollar deals. She represents clients in complex, first-impression M&A deals, capital markets and securities regulations transactions, and various aspects of franchising transactions.