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11.02.23

Manatt Once Again Receives Top Rankings by Best Lawyers

Manatt’s national and local practices once again received top rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms Guide by Best Lawyers.


08.17.23

13 Manatt Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” List

Thirteen Manatt professionals were named to Best Lawyers in America’s 2024 “Ones to Watch” list, which recognizes attorneys that have been practicing for 5-9 years and have achieved outstanding professional excellence in private practice.


12.15.22

Manatt Represents Wornick Family in the $34M Sale of Seven Stones Winery

Manatt represented the founding family of the award-winning Seven Stones Winery in its $34 million sale to a multinational corporation with a significant U.S. presence.


11.03.22

Manatt Once Again Receives Top Rankings by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report 

Manatt’s national and local practices received top rankings again this year in the 2023 Best Law Firms Guide by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers determine rankings through a lengthy evaluation process, in which qualitative and ...


09.07.22

Manatt Represents Francisco Partners in Majority Investment in Kobalt Music

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Leader Jordan Bromley and Partner Beau Stapleton advised Francisco Partners Management, a U.S.-headquartered global investment firm, with respect to its majority stake investment in Kobalt Music. We provided detailed analysis and insights into music, data privacy, ...


05.02.22

Six Manatt Professionals Named to Law360’s 2022 Editorial Advisory Boards

Law360 has selected Manatt Partners Sirena Castillo, Anita Famili, Jeff Mannisto, Scott Pearson, Matt Reece and Prana Topper to be members of its 2022 Access to Justice, Cannabis, Tax Authority Federal, Banking, Sports & Betting and Trials Editorial Advisory Boards, ...


04.18.22

Heber’s Return to Manatt Featured in Multiple Publications

John Heber’s return to Manatt’s San Francisco office was featured in Law360, Bloomberg Law and the San Francisco Business Times.


04.18.22

Manatt Welcomes Back Noted Tax and Employee Benefits Attorney in San Francisco

John Heber rejoins Manatt, bringing unparalleled experience advising on the tax structuring of business transactions, executive compensation, employee benefits and other regulatory and strategic issues that impact domestic and international companiesManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a ...


01.26.22

Manatt Represents Underwriters in First Foundation Inc.’s $150M Subordinated Debt Offering

Manatt Financial Services Leader Craig Miller and Capital Markets Partner Katherine Blair represented underwriters Piper Sandler & Co., D.A. Davidson & Co. and Stephens Inc. in connection with First Foundation Inc.’s $150 million offering of its 3.50% fixed-to-floating rate ...


11.04.21

Manatt Once Again Recognized As Leading Law Firm by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report

Manatt received numerous recognitions in the 2022 Best Law Firms guide, including 10 national Tier 1 rankings and 35 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings.U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers determine rankings through a lengthy evaluation process, in which qualitative and quantitative information ...