{"id":163093,"date":"2026-09-17T10:58:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/09\/17\/biglaw-firm-takes-a-bite-out-of-the-big-apple-with-latest-merger\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:58:40","slug":"biglaw-firm-takes-a-bite-out-of-the-big-apple-with-latest-merger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/09\/17\/biglaw-firm-takes-a-bite-out-of-the-big-apple-with-latest-merger\/","title":{"rendered":"Biglaw Firm Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Apple With Latest Merger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start spreading the news: Michael Best has made its way to New York, and it brought a merger announcement along for the ride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Am Law 200 firm has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelbest.com\/insights\/michael-best-new-york-based-kane-kessler-p-c-complete-strategic-combination\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">completed a combination with Kane Kessler<\/a>\u2060, a Manhattan firm with approximately 40 attorneys that\u2019s been in business for more than 90 years. The deal establishes Michael Best\u2019s New York presence, with the firm now touting nearly 400 attorneys across 19 U.S. offices. Welcome to the Big Apple!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kane Kessler brings corporate and securities experience, along with practices in capital markets, M&amp;A, litigation, intellectual property, and real estate. Its clients range from startups and entrepreneurs to financial institutions and domestic and international Fortune 500 companies. Rob Lawrence, Kane Kessler\u2019s managing partner, will lead Michael Best\u2019s New York office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Krutz, Michael Best Firm Managing Partner, offered the following statement on the combination:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis combination represents an exciting step for both firms. Beyond establishing a meaningful presence in New York, it brings together talented attorneys and professionals, complementary strengths, and a shared commitment to exceptional client service. Kane Kessler has built an outstanding reputation for trusted counsel and practical business advice, and their capabilities align seamlessly with our strategic objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to everyone at the combined firm. Here\u2019s hoping their New York state of mind comes with plenty of new business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelbest.com\/insights\/michael-best-new-york-based-kane-kessler-p-c-complete-strategic-combination\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Best, New York-based Kane Kessler, P.C. Complete Strategic Combination<\/a> [Michael Best]<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/11\/Staci-Zaretsky.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66762\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/author\/staci-zaretsky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is the managing editor of Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:staci@abovethelaw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a>\u00a0her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/stacizaretsky.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Threads<\/a>, or connect with her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/staci-zaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2026\/09\/biglaw-firm-takes-a-bite-out-of-the-big-apple-with-latest-merger\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Biglaw Firm Takes A Bite Out Of The Big Apple With Latest Merger<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-single__featured-image post-single__featured-image--medium alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/Businessman_On_Arrow_Over_Manhattan_-_New_York_-_Success_and_Achievement_Concept-1-300x183.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"post-single__featured-image-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusinessman On Arrow Over Manhattan &#8211; New York &#8211; Success and Achievement Concept\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start spreading the news: Michael Best has made its way to New York, and it brought a merger announcement along for the ride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Am Law 200 firm has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelbest.com\/insights\/michael-best-new-york-based-kane-kessler-p-c-complete-strategic-combination\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">completed a combination with Kane Kessler<\/a>\u2060, a Manhattan firm with approximately 40 attorneys that\u2019s been in business for more than 90 years. The deal establishes Michael Best\u2019s New York presence, with the firm now touting nearly 400 attorneys across 19 U.S. offices. Welcome to the Big Apple!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kane Kessler brings corporate and securities experience, along with practices in capital markets, M&amp;A, litigation, intellectual property, and real estate. Its clients range from startups and entrepreneurs to financial institutions and domestic and international Fortune 500 companies. Rob Lawrence, Kane Kessler\u2019s managing partner, will lead Michael Best\u2019s New York office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Krutz, Michael Best Firm Managing Partner, offered the following statement on the combination:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis combination represents an exciting step for both firms. Beyond establishing a meaningful presence in New York, it brings together talented attorneys and professionals, complementary strengths, and a shared commitment to exceptional client service. Kane Kessler has built an outstanding reputation for trusted counsel and practical business advice, and their capabilities align seamlessly with our strategic objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations to everyone at the combined firm. Here\u2019s hoping their New York state of mind comes with plenty of new business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelbest.com\/insights\/michael-best-new-york-based-kane-kessler-p-c-complete-strategic-combination\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Best, New York-based Kane Kessler, P.C. Complete Strategic Combination<\/a> [Michael Best]<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/11\/Staci-Zaretsky.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66762\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/author\/staci-zaretsky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is the managing editor of Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#fa898e9b9993ba9b98958c9f8e929f969b8dd4999597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">email<\/a>\u00a0her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/stacizaretsky.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Threads<\/a>, or connect with her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/staci-zaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start spreading the news: Michael Best has made its way to New York, and it brought a merger announcement along for the ride. The Am Law 200 firm has completed a combination with Kane Kessler\u2060, a Manhattan firm with approximately 40 attorneys that\u2019s been in business for more than 90 years. 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