ATLANTA (August 11, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Adam Snyder as an associate in the Firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Snyder joins the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice, where he focuses on advising employers and executives on a wide range of employee benefits and compensation matters. His practice includes supporting complex corporate transactions and assisting with benefits plan compliance. He is experienced with preparing equity incentive plans and awards, separation and retention agreements, and change of control arrangements. He also provides ongoing support for equity compensation matters, such as determining fair… Read more

LONDON, U.K. (August 4, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce a significant new addition to the Firm’s offerings in its London office with the arrival of a UK qualified dispute resolution partner Simon Kilgour. Mr. Kilgour is a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Insurance and Reinsurance Practice Groups. He represents reinsurers in high-stakes, complex claims and navigates non-standard coverage disputes and market challenges. Over his impressive 25-year career, Mr. Kilgour has litigated and arbitrated numerous high-profile market disputes – many involving tens and hundreds of millions of pounds. His cases often have an international… Read more

NEW YORK (July 30, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Matthew Field as a Partner in the Firm’s New York office. “We are pleased to welcome Matthew to Smith Gambrell,” said Marc Latman, Partner in the Firm’s New York office, and Head of the New York Corporate & Global Transport Groups. “His extensive experience advising high-growth companies, founders and other investors makes him a strong addition to both our Corporate and Global Transport Practices. We look forward to the capabilities he brings to our clients, the broader support we can offer to… Read more

ATLANTA (July 23, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP was pleased to advise Aventure Aviation, an industry leading aftermarket aviation parts supplier, in the successful acquisition of twelve Boeing 737NG aircraft formerly owned and operated by Alaska Airlines. The acquisition is the company’s largest aircraft purchase to date. The transaction involved aircraft with a single-owner operational history, enhancing traceability and component reliability. The acquisition supports Aventure’s continued growth and inventory expansion ahead of its new facility opening in Peachtree City. “I was pleased to represent Aventure in this significant transaction,” said Don Mitchell, Partner in the Global Transport and Corporate… Read more

ATLANTA (June 25, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Insurance/Reinsurance Group has again been awarded a Nationwide ranking in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category. 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. The guide is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry. Chambers feedback from clients includes: “Smith, Gambrell… Read more

ATLANTA (June 18, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Construction Group has been awarded a nationwide ranking in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. 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. The guide is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories in the industry. Chambers feedback from clients includes: “They are very proactive and we always appreciate their strategy… Read more

ATLANTA (June 12, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Global Transport (Aviation) Group has again been awarded a Nationwide ranking in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Transportation: Aviation: Finance category. This year, the Global Transport (Aviation) Group’s rank moved up to Nationwide — Band 2. 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. The guide is widely regarded as one… Read more

ATLANTA (June 5, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the attorneys and practices recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. 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: “the firm’s work is exceptional; they provide high-quality legal guidance. The lawyers are smart and reliable and provide exceptional client care and customer service.” “Our clients trust us to deliver exceptional results,… Read more

ATLANTA (June 4, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked among the top 50 construction practices in the country by Construction Executive magazine in The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ for 2025. “The group is honored to be recognized once again through a peer survey,” said Peter M. Crofton, Atlanta Section Head of the Construction Group. “This acknowledgment reflects our continued commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to clients in the construction industry. We remain grateful for their ongoing trust and partnership.” Smith Gambrell’s Construction Group represents clients in all facets… Read more

ATLANTA (June 2, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been recognized on the IAM Patent 1000 List of World’s Leading Patent Professionals of 2025. Gregory J. Kirsch, Dr. Judy Jarecki-Black, William F. Long, Michael J. Riesen and Matthew P. Warenzak were recognized for their patent work in the state of Georgia, and Indhira A. LaPuma was recognized for her patent work in the state of Illinois. In addition, the firm has once again been recognized in the “highly recommended” category. IAM highlighted a comment from a firm client that Smith Gambrell… Read more