The Legal 500 has once again ranked Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) as tier one, noting that, “The group is ‘adept at finding compliance solutions to mobility challenges’, and managing partner Jeremy Fudge in Dallas is ‘experienced, smart and responsive’.” BAL was also recognized for the firm’s strength in Texas, with the publication noting that, “the firm is especially strong in Texas, where it has three offices and provides global assistance to energy clients headquartered in the state.” It was also noted that BAL is, “well known for assisting clients with establishing overseas offices and thus has a good understanding of emerging markets.” BAL was also recognized for expertise in advising on non-immigrant visas, green card petitions, immigration support for corporate restructuring, compliance and consular affairs.

Founding Partner David Berry, Managing Partner Jeremy Fudge, and Partner Lynden Melmed were recognized as leading attorneys, and the publication noted that, “Lynden Melmed in the Washington DC office is a former government adviser and is renowned for representing clients in compliance audits and government investigations.” Partners Edward Rios, Vernadette Antonio, Frieda Garcia, Petra Tang, Carla Tarazi, Susan Wehrer, Brigitte Hocking and Kortney Gibson were also named, with the publication adding that, “Roberto Caballero in Houston is, “‘driven and efficient.'”

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