Mayer Brown was named among Law360’s 2024 “Practice Groups of the Year” categories: Banking, Complex Financial Instruments, Tax, and Transportation. The annual awards honor law firms that handled “standout matters and groundbreaking legal work” in a wide range of areas over the past year.
Banking
For six consecutive years, Mayer Brown has been named a “Banking Practice Group of the Year” by Law360. Over the past year, Mayer Brown achieved notable victories, including representing Goldman Sachs in a $15 billion loan purchase, securing favorable rulings on key False Claims Act issues in the Second Circuit for Citibank, and helping BMO Harris Bank successfully reverse a $1.1 billion judgment.
Complex Financial Instruments
Mayer Brown earned a spot among the 2024 Law360 “Complex Financial Instruments Practice Groups of the Year” for handling some of the most innovative deals in the industry. These included representing Goldman Sachs in a first-of-its-kind securities offering backed by capital call lines of credit and helping Sotheby's structure a groundbreaking securitization program made up of loans secured by fine art and collectibles.
Tax
The firm’s Tax practice was recognized by Law360 for the third consecutive year for its work securing numerous local and global victories. From obtaining victory for Nexstar Media in the Tribune Tax Court case, the first case to sustain use of a leveraged partnership structure, to advising Hyatt Hotels Corporation on novel tax issues, Mayer Brown has demonstrated experience in handling some of the most complex tax matters.
Transportation
Mayer Brown was named “Transportation Group of the Year” once again for securing billions in loans to improve Northeast Corridor rail infrastructure and acquiring a long-term lease for a Virgin Islands airport. The firm was lauded for its role in first-of-their kind projects, including advising on an autonomous vehicle pilot with ACS and Glydways. Mayer Brown also served as legal counsel for the Gateway Development Commission’s major investment program.
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Banking
For six consecutive years, Mayer Brown has been named a “Banking Practice Group of the Year” by Law360. Over the past year, Mayer Brown achieved notable victories, including representing Goldman Sachs in a $15 billion loan purchase, securing favorable rulings on key False Claims Act issues in the Second Circuit for Citibank, and helping BMO Harris Bank successfully reverse a $1.1 billion judgment.
Complex Financial Instruments
Mayer Brown earned a spot among the 2024 Law360 “Complex Financial Instruments Practice Groups of the Year” for handling some of the most innovative deals in the industry. These included representing Goldman Sachs in a first-of-its-kind securities offering backed by capital call lines of credit and helping Sotheby's structure a groundbreaking securitization program made up of loans secured by fine art and collectibles.
Tax
The firm’s Tax practice was recognized by Law360 for the third consecutive year for its work securing numerous local and global victories. From obtaining victory for Nexstar Media in the Tribune Tax Court case, the first case to sustain use of a leveraged partnership structure, to advising Hyatt Hotels Corporation on novel tax issues, Mayer Brown has demonstrated experience in handling some of the most complex tax matters.
Transportation
Mayer Brown was named “Transportation Group of the Year” once again for securing billions in loans to improve Northeast Corridor rail infrastructure and acquiring a long-term lease for a Virgin Islands airport. The firm was lauded for its role in first-of-their kind projects, including advising on an autonomous vehicle pilot with ACS and Glydways. Mayer Brown also served as legal counsel for the Gateway Development Commission’s major investment program.
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