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Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Environment
The research for this chapter identifies 36 highly rated environment experts from 18 firms. The practice of environment law is, however, diverse, with experts offering advice to clients on transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Corporate Governance
With the aftershocks of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act still being felt in boardrooms across America, governance issues continue to occupy the minds of company directors and officers.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Corporate Tax
Illinois is a significant area for corporate tax law and is home to some exceptional talent. The research for this chapter has identified 23 leaders in the field from 10 firms.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Trademarks
Intellectual property is an increasingly important consideration in the global marketplace. Corporations are becoming more aware of the possibilities provided through effective brand management and the trademark lawyer plays an increasingly important role in helping to protect what often represents an organisation’s most valuable asset.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Corporate Immigration
The US Census Bureau’s County Business Pattern survey calculates that in 2004 there were some 315,854 businesses in Illinois. A look at Fortune Magazine’s 2006 ranking of America’s largest corporations by revenue, reveals 62 of these are based in the state, ranking it equal fourth with Ohio behind California, Texas and New York.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Patents
According to the State of Illinois, it is America’s 4th largest industrial state, boasting over 11,800 Illinois based manufacturers.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Capital Markets
The 24 lawyers in this chapter have a proven track record in representing and advising issuers, underwriters, investment banks, funds, REITs and other market participants on all aspects of equity and debt transactions, both locally and around the world. Many have experience of advising on IPOs, secondary offerings and other equity issuances, as well as debt offerings, structured products, repackagings,derivatives and securitisations. Furthermore, many are able to give clients the benefit of in-depth knowledge of the compliance and regulatory obligations of market participants.
Most Highly Regarded Firms: Illinois 2006 - Franchise
Illinois is known for its prosperous business climate for franchising. An important factor in its success is the Franchise Disclosure Act administered by the franchise bureau of the Attorney General’s Office.
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Nominees have been selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.