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June 3rd, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2014
For the tenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit.
On our advertising practice:
What the team is known for: Specialist advertising law practice, a component of a larger media and entertainment department. Offers deep expertise and experience in the field. Recognized in particular for its strong transactional and regulatory capabilities, but also capable in contentious matters. Represents major advertising agencies and brands.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): "What I have found valuable about Frankfurt’s attorneys is their practical approach to the legal advice they provide. They do not just take the most conservative position, but instead help you work through the benefits and risks of taking a particular approach and suggest alternatives to manage those risks." … "A high-quality practice."
Significant clients: Nike, Cripsin Porter + Bogusky, Tribeca Enterprises, 72 and Sunny
On our media and entertainment practice:
What the team is known for: Multidisciplinary media and entertainment practice with expertise across all platforms. Represents clients within the music, film, television and theater spheres, as well as in news and fashion. Also represents banks and investors in relation to entertainment project finance.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): "We found them to be experts at what they do and we would hire them in a second for our negotiating."
Significant clients: Robert De Niro, Zero Point Zero Productions, Sirens Media, Penske Media
On our intellectual property practice:
What the team is known for: Sophisticated trademark and copyright practice with a wide client following within media and entertainment, consumer products and sports. Noted for its advice across all aspects of registration, portfolio management, enforcement and litigation.
Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): "I knew they were the right fit for us because they are practical, conscious of costs and have a real knack for zeroing in on where efforts should be focused." … "They provide very good value and have people who are very knowledgeable about the area but also look to find real business solutions."
Significant clients: The Authors Guild, Estate of Humphrey Bogart, NHL Enterprises, Scholastic, The Tribeca Film Festival
Chambers praised the following Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys individually: Jeffrey A Greenbaum, Richard B Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Mark Merriman, Brian Murphy, Edward H Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, and Maura Wogan.
Other Praise
THR’s Power Lawyers 2025: The Big Apple’s Biggest Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Lisa E. Davis, Victoria S. Cook, Sean Jefferson, and Sasha H. Levites—chosen based on the impact of their cases, the profiles of their clients and their reputation for success—in its New York “Power Lawyers” list for 2025. View Article
June 6 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2025
For the 21st consecutive year, Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit in its rankings of the country’s leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers recognized our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. They listed 20 of our attorneys as industry leaders, and included for the first time Matthew Vittone as an “Up and Coming” attorney in Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory law. Read more.
June 5 2025
ALM | GlobeSt Names Larry Welch on 2025 Influencers in Retail Real Estate List
ALM | GlobeSt magazine has honored Larry Welch, listing him as a "2025 Influencer in Retail Real Estate." GlobeSt selects the influencers based on their industry impact, accomplishments, and contributions in driving forward the retail real estate sector. The article noted how Mr. Welch integrates the firm’s IP expertise into real estate transactions, “offering clients a comprehensive approach that extends beyond traditional leasing, buying, and selling.” View article (cost-free subscription required).
May 14 2025