ATLANTA (October 1, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the Firm advised SBB Cargo AG in connection with the tender and the procurement of a total of up to 129 new mainline locomotives from Stadler Rail Valencia, part of the Stadler Rail Group. The SGR team advised the client on structuring of the tender, tendering, evaluation of offers, drafting and negotiation of the documentation relating to purchase of the locomotives and all related issues. The procurement is part of a long-term strategy to renew all SBB freight rolling stock – including shunting locomotives… Read more

ATLANTA (September 30, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the Firm advised Brown & Watson Company, Inc. in its successful sale to Rogers Group, Inc. Based in Butler, Georgia, Brown & Watson is a third-generation family-owned and operated natural silica sand provider. Rogers Group is the largest privately owned construction aggregate company in the United States, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. “We are pleased to have assisted our client on this successful sale,” said Rett Peaden, Partner in the Corporate Practice in the Firm’s Atlanta office. “There were unique issues involved due to the… Read more

CHICAGO (September 10, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Chicago office to 155 North Wacker Dr. SGR will occupy 57,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space spanning the building’s 30th and 31st floors beginning in early 2026. Developed in 2009 by the John Buck Company, 155 North Wacker offers cutting-edge business features and outstanding energy efficiency. The building is Wired Certified Platinum, SmartScore Platinum, and has earned a WELL Health-Safety Rating. With full-height, energy-efficient glass and column-free bays, 155 North Wacker also boasts a tenant conference center, first class fitness… Read more

ATLANTA (August 27, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm has joined Mansfield Certification for 2024–2025. Mansfield helps ensure that all talent has an equal, fair, and equitable opportunity to advance into leadership through an intentional decision-making process informed by behavioral science. Since joining the Mansfield Certification process in July, the firm has worked to increase the transparency and accessibility of our advancement processes, and to open the door wider to ensure that all talent at our firm has a transparent, fair, and equal opportunity to be considered for leadership roles and… Read more

ATLANTA (August 15, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that five of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® as 2025 “Lawyer of the Year.” The Best Lawyers in America® is the leading peer review-based directory of legal practitioners. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” These lawyers are selected for receiving the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. For the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 23 million votes were… Read more

ATLANTA (August 15, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that 32 of the Firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the category’s fifth year. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Lawyers recognized in “Ones to Watch” are divided by geographic region and practice areas. For the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 23 million votes were analyzed, which resulted… Read more

ATLANTA (August 15, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that 105 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, the leading peer review-based directory of legal practitioners. SGR has continued to increase the number of firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® each year. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good… Read more

ATLANTA (July 9, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Chicago Partner Shelly A. DeRousse has been selected to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. This prestigious annual list recognizes the top legal professionals who excel in guiding companies through economic challenges and financial uncertainties. This marks Ms. DeRousse’s fourth inclusion in the list, having previously been honored in 2020, 2022, and 2023. DeRousse is based in the Chicago office of SGR and as the head of SGR’s Bankruptcy Practice, she brings extensive expertise in bankruptcy, reorganization, litigation, and asset sales. She… Read more

ATLANTA (June 26, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Global Transport (Aviation) Group has again been awarded a Nationwide ranking in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Transportation: Aviation: Finance category. SGR is one of only 15 firms to receive this Nationwide ranking. The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London–based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of attorneys and their clients. Chambers feedback from clients includes: “Smith, Gambrell & Russell… Read more

ATLANTA (June 20, 2024) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Insurance/Reinsurance Group has been awarded a nationwide ranking in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category. SGR is one of only 21 firms to receive this Nationwide ranking. The prestigious legal guide, published annually by London–based Chambers & Partners, identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers researchers with thousands of attorneys and their clients. Chambers feedback from clients includes: “They possess extremely deep knowledge on the… Read more