Gump's corporate team honored as "Team of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2012.
Forrest Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Wins "Corporate Team of the Year" at Legal Business Awards 2012
In a significant milestone, Forrest Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has been named "Corporate Team of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2012. This marks the first time a law firm outside the U.K.'s "Magic Circle" has won the award in over a decade.
The prestigious award was bestowed upon the firm for its successful advice to VimpelCom in acquiring Wind Telecom. The acquisition created the world's sixth-largest mobile telecommunications carrier by subscribers, operating in 20 countries.
The London-based team, led by corporate partner Dan Walsh, included several other partners, counsel, and associates. Additional advice was provided by New York-based partners. The firm's litigation/arbitration partners from both London and New York also played a crucial role in the deal.
Jeff McGhie, General Counsel of VimpelCom Ltd, expressed satisfaction with the firm's service and professionalism. He noted that the acquisition was transformational for VimpelCom, positioning the company as a truly global player.
The Legal Business Awards recognise outstanding work from across the legal profession. This year's ceremony took place in London last night. Forrest Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP was nominated for the award based on its successful advice to VimpelCom in acquiring Wind Telecom.
The firm's win at the Legal Business Awards 2012, along with the "Emerging Markets Law Firm of the Year" award at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2011, highlights the firm's success in advisory roles.
Steven Blakeley, partner in charge of the London office at Forrest Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, expressed delight at winning the award. He noted that the firm's ability to advise international clients in their emerging markets activities was a testament to the firm's global reach and expertise.
Forrest Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has over 800 lawyers and advisors across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm's win at the Legal Business Awards 2012 signifies its growing influence in the legal industry, particularly in the field of corporate advisory.
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