NEW YORK – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (“SGR”) is pleased to announce that the Firm has served as legal counsel to Big V Property Group in its successful acquisition of Fairfield Town Center in Cypress, Texas. Located at U.S. 290 and SH 99/the Grand Parkway in Cypress, Texas, the 355,000-square-foot development is 99.5% occupied. The large, open-air power center is home to a best-in-class tenant mix of retail, entertainment and services, including a luxury cinema and popular retailers, beauty and apparel brands. Fairfield Town Center is positioned within one of the country’s fastest-growing trade areas, where the population within… Read more

ATLANTA, Ga. (December 10, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that Partners Scott Woldow and Elizabeth Borland recently secured a favorable decision for their client, Redbeet Interactive AB, a game studio based in Sweden. This case involved two parties who each claimed to have been the first to develop rights in the U.S. regarding the trademark “RAFT” for computer games.  Three university students (who ultimately formed Redbeet) developed a computer game called “RAFT” as part of their degree in game design.  RAFT was named as one of the most successful games on the Steam game… Read more

ATLANTA, Ga. (December 9, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the election of Danielle Comanducci, Audria Crain, Tyler Cunningham, Daniel Goldstein, Todd Heffner, Johnathon Koechley, Lisa Mazzone, Christopher Smith, Jacqueline Van Laningham and Mina Zhan to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. “We are pleased to welcome Danielle, Audria, Tyler, Dan, Todd, Johnathon, Lisa, Chris, Jackie and Mina to our partnership,” said Stephen M. Forte, SGR’s chairman and managing partner. “This class represents four offices and eight of our key practice areas. Each new partner has made an indelible impact on their clients and the… Read more

NEW YORK – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that Morgan V. Manley, a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice, has been named a 2025 recipient of the Honorable Judith S. Kaye Commercial & Federal Litigation Scholarship, presented by the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial & Federal Litigation Section. The prestigious scholarship recognizes five women lawyers across the state who exemplify exceptional skill, leadership, and commitment to advancing women in commercial litigation. The award honors the legacy of former New York Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, a pioneering jurist and advocate for gender equality in the legal… Read more

ATLANTA – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm has been named to the 2026 Best Lawyers® list of Best Law Firms® ranked nationally and in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., including 56 “Tier 1” rankings. In the 16th Edition, Smith Gambrell was honored with elevated tier status and recognition in several practice areas. Best Law Firms provides a comprehensive guide to the top-performing firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. This year, Best Lawyers received over 110,000 client references, who provided more than 200,000… Read more

ATLANTA – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Robert B. Remar has been named a 2026 Benchmark Litigation Star in the 19th Edition of Benchmark Litigation. In his more than 50 years of practice, Mr. Remar has handled numerous complex, high-profile litigation matters and tried scores of cases to juries in state and federal courts. His practice focuses on complex commercial and business disputes, employment, administrative law, health care, class actions, and civil rights/constitutional law. He also acts a mediator and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. For 12 years, Mr. Remar was… Read more

NEW YORK – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm has served as legal counsel to Big V Property Group in its successful $765 million financing facility covering a multi-property portfolio. The loan covers 7 of the clients largest shopping center properties located across key markets in the United States, including Alamo Ranch in San Antonio, Texas (approximately 900,000 square feet), The Avenue at Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (approximately 852,937 square feet), Glade Parks in Euless, Texas (approximately 559,457 square feet), Glynn Isles in Brunswick, Georgia (approximately 193,039 square feet), The Rim in San Antonio, Texas (approximately… Read more

LONDON, U.K. – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the Firm’s 2026 Chambers UK rankings. 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 Firm’s Global Transport (Aviation) Practice was recognized in Band 4 of the Asset Finance: Aviation Finance category (UK-wide), Partner Adrian Beasley was ranked in Band 3 in the Asset Finance: Aviation Finance category (UK-wide), and Partner Simon Kilgour was ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance category… Read more

MIAMI (October 20, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Associate Courtney Leon to the Firm’s Miami office. Ms. Leon joins the Firm’s Global Transport Group where she advises global and domestic financial institutions, arrangers, investment managers, and leasing platforms on complex structured finance, asset-based lending, and transportation finance transactions. Her practice includes the purchase, sale, leasing, and financing of aircraft, aircraft engines, and other transportation assets, as well as structuring, negotiating, and administering securitized products such as collateralized loan obligations, asset-backed securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, cross-border and domestic loan facilities,… Read more

ATLANTA (October 17, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm is representing Italian animal nutrition firm Vetagro in its expansion into the United States. The company recently broke ground on a new production and distribution facility at Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park in Easton, Maryland. Expected to open in July 2026, the facility will serve as Vetagro’s first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility. The facility will strengthen Vetagro’s service to the North American livestock and dairy markets. The Smith Gambrell legal team was led by Martin Guizzardi, Counsel in the Corporate Practice and the Deputy Leader… Read more