News: Chambers USA 2009 Ranks Ungaretti & Harris Among Top Firms in Healthcare, Corporate, Labor & Employment

Chicago, June 23, 2009 – Ungaretti & Harris LLP has had three practices—Healthcare; Corporate, Securities & Finance; and Labor & Employment—ranked among Illinois’ best in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The highly regarded guide to the legal profession rates attorneys based on technical legal skills, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.

Chambers notes the following about Ungaretti & Harris’ Healthcare practice and attorneys:

“This group has particular expertise in property tax exemption and charity issues concerning hospitals, which complements the already strong transactional, financing and regulatory practice. Standout partner and chair of the group Thomas M. Fahey has particular expertise in corporate and financing healthcare advice. John Durso has a very broad practice, primarily representing nonprofit organizations in joint ventures, restructurings and tax-exempt matters. Lynn Gordon's solid transactional and regulatory practice encompasses tax exemption rules, contractual arrangements and joint ventures.”

About Ungaretti & Harris’ Corporate practice, Chambers says:

“This medium-sized firm has the flexibility to handle a diverse workload ranging from traditional M&A matters to distressed buyouts. The 26-strong team, headed by Gary I. Levenstein, has been advising on a growing number of restructuring matters. Clients praise the team’s excellent, timely and efficient approach to completing transactions, and note its increasing advice on M&A and private equity funds for both small startup companies and Fortune 100 corporations.”

Regarding Ungaretti & Harris’ Labor & Employment practice, Chambers notes:

“This well-rounded Chicago outfit enters the rankings having received excellent market feedback. The team maintains an extensive client roster. Nicholas Anaclerio has impressed with the dedication and assertiveness of his representation. He undertakes employment litigation on behalf of private and public sector clients in the healthcare, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Frank J. Saibert is an expert in NLRB proceedings.”

The 2009 Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business is based on in-depth interviews with leading private practice attorneys and key in-house counsel. For more information, visit www.chambersandpartners.com.