Blank Rome is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s newly opened Boston office with the addition of partners Stephen “Steve” D. Brook and Robert “Rob” Y. Chow, and senior counsel William “Bill” V. Sopp, who join the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. The group reunites with the 25-attorney team from Burns & Levinson LLP that opened Blank Rome’s Boston office earlier this month with leading corporate, finance, mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), tax, litigation, and cannabis practices.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steve, Rob, and Bill to our Boston team,” said Grant S. Palmer, Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner. “Their extensive experience advising clients on corporate and transactional matters will significantly bolster our firm’s capabilities. As Steve, Rob, and Bill join their colleagues, this expansion is not just about growing our team; it is about deepening the value we deliver to our clients and strengthening our connection with the Boston business community.”
“Steve, Rob, and Bill have been an integral part of our team for years and we are excited to continue to serve our clients together from the Blank Rome platform,” said Frank A. Segall, Partner and Co-Chair of the Boston office and Cannabis practice. “Steve and Rob formerly co-chaired Burns & Levinson’s venture capital and emerging companies group and bring with them a wealth of experience representing entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, and venture investors, as well as private equity firms. Paired with Bill’s experience acting as outside general counsel for mid-market companies and his historic leadership in the finance, restructuring, and distressed transaction space, this is a formidable team that further enhances Blank Rome’s leading practices in these areas.”
“Steve, Rob, and Bill are outstanding business and legal advisors, always delivering strategic counsel to help clients achieve their business objectives,” added Josef B. Volman, Partner and Boston office Co-Chair. “The current deal pipeline is strong, and we see companies seeking strategic opportunities to support long-term growth by acquiring assets that can enable business transformation and improve operations. Our corporate and finance team is well prepared to help clients manage these deals in Boston and across the country.”
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