ATLANTA (October 15, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm served as legal counsel to Latitude 27 Capital, LLC (Latitude 27) and JK Acquisition, LLC, a newly formed limited liability sponsored and organized by Latitude 27, in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of JK Jewelry, Inc., global designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of jewelry components. The transaction closed on February 20, 2020, and the business will continue to be operated as JK Findings. Generally, Latitude 27, a long-term equity investor and strategic partner, looks for companies with EBITDA in the… Read more

ATLANTA (October 7, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that partners Jay Schwartz, John Spillman, Tom Hong, and Julie Sebastian once again have been recognized in the IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate and M&A Rankings and Leading Lawyers for the Americas in 2020. Recognized for their work in corporate mergers and acquisitions in Georgia, Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Spillman earned the “Highly Regarded” ranking while Mr. Hong and Ms. Sebastian earned the “Rising Star” ranking. The IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers in more than 170… Read more

ATLANTA (October 7, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that  Partner Roger Juan Maldonado has been named to the Power of Diversity: Latino 100 list for 2020 by City & State New York magazine. Covering New York’s local and state politics and policy, City & State New York compiled the distinguished list to spotlight the leaders breaking barriers and carving a path for Latinos. A Partner in SGR’s New York Litigation Practice, Mr. Maldonado has a more than 35-year legal career as a trial lawyer and commercial litigator. He represents musicians, publishers, and record… Read more

ATLANTA (September 1, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm served as legal counsel to Big V Property Group in its recent acquisition of The Avenue® Murfreesboro, an outdoor shopping center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The transaction, which closed August 31, 2020, is its largest deal to date. CLMG CORP, as Agent for, BEAL BANK USA, financed the transaction. Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Nashville, The Avenue Murfreesboro is an outdoor, regional lifestyle shopping center with a mix of specialty shops, local boutiques, big box retailers, and unique restaurants. Among the shopping… Read more

ATLANTA (August 20, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm’s five attorneys who were recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, the leading peer-review-based directory of legal practitioners, as 2021 Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” in their respective practice areas and cities: R. Danielle Burnette received a 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Commercial Litigation in Atlanta. William E. Burnett received a 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Litigation – Construction in Atlanta. Christopher B. De Los Reyes received a 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Immigration… Read more

ATLANTA (August 20, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm’s four attorneys who were recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, the leading peer-review-based directory of legal practitioners, as 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas and cities: Randall A. Constantine was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Litigation – ERISA “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta. Jeffrey S. Tenen was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Derivatives and Futures Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Miami. Andrew M. Thompson was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Litigation – Environmental “Lawyer of the Year”… Read more

ATLANTA (August 20, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that 63 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2021 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 each year, with 18 additional selected in 2021. Four Partners, Randall A. Constantine, Jeffrey S. Tenen, Andrew M. Thompson, and Kathryn M. Zickert were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas. Additionally, Associates Danielle R. Burnette, William E. Burnett, Christopher B. De Los Reyes, N…. Read more

ATLANTA (July 30, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm served as legal counsel to RCP Equity, a Venture Equity firm based in Pensacola, Florida, in its Series A investment in Citiri, Inc., a leading provider of Operational Readiness software for construction owners. The funding provided by RCP Equity will allow Citiri, Inc. to accelerate the expansion of its go-to-market team to scale up for an expected increasing number of new airport and transportation improvement projects. The new improvement projects are driven in part by the COVID-19 emergency, along with the need… Read more

ATLANTA (July 9, 2020) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that UK attorney, Jonathan Russell, has been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide, the publication’s first specifically aimed at the international private wealth market. Mr. Russell has been recognized as one of the “Associates to watch” for his work in the Private Aircraft – Global-wide practice area. Based in the firm’s London office, Jonathan Russell is a Senior Associate in SGR’s Global Transport Practice. He is a UK qualified transaction lawyer specializing in the sale, purchase, financing,… Read more