Clyde & Co has opened its sixth US office through the acquisition of the entire team from Thornton Davis Fein, a Miami litigation firm. The deal is expected to close by 1 July.
Thornton Davis Fein has a reputation for handling complex litigation and trials for insurers. It has particular strength in product liability and construction, as well as in the traditional Clyde & Co industry sectors of aviation, insurance and marine.
The firm comprises five equity partners and 35 other lawyers and staff, all of whom will be joining Clyde & Co.
In addition to the joining team, Clyde & Co partner Ricardo Lewandowski will also relocate from London to launch a Latin American liaison service in Miami.
According to Clyde & Co, a Miami presence will enhance its national footprint in the US and strengthen its Latin American practices.
Senior partner Barry Davis, who led negotiations for Thornton Davis Fein, commented: "With our shared approach to sectors and its commitment to building a sizeable US presence, joining Clyde & Co has been a very natural decision. We now have huge potential to further expand in Florida and to play a part in Clyde & Co's US growth story."
Michael Knoerzer, a member of Clyde & Co's US management board, added: “Our ability to expand into Miami with an experienced team of trial, coverage and litigation counsel as strong as that at Thornton Davis Fein will be of great value to our clients."
