Praise

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.