News
April 20, 2016
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, April 20, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce Katherine Philippakis’ selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of California’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers...
March 30, 2016
Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area. Business...
March 30, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Cannabis Industry Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 30, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the launch of a practice group dedicated to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.: the Cannabis Industry Practice . The practice is led by Transactional...
November 3, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 3, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
April 27, 2015
Announcement
Michael Ginsburg Joins Farella Braun + Martel’s Renewable Energy Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes Michael Ginsburg as special counsel to its Renewable Energy & Clean Technologies Practice. Ginsburg focuses on energy project development and transactions. “We are delighted to welcome Michael to...
January 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Jesse Debban and Mark Weaver
SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of senior associates Jesse B. Debban and Mark T. Weaver to the partnership effective January 1, 2015. “Congratulations to Jesse and Mark on this significant...
December 10, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Brings on Four Associates
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., December 10, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of four associates to its San Francisco office: Meg Manchester (Tax), Jeffrey Hamilton (Business Transactions), Matthew Cate (Business Litigation), and Julia...
October 16, 2014
Announcement
Ferrari and Facebook Sued Over Enormously Popular Facebook Fan Pages
Cutting-Edge Case Tests the Value of Two Facebook Pages San Francisco (October 15, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. and luxury carmaker Ferrari S.p.A. on behalf of Olivier and Sammy Wasem, a...
August 18, 2014
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2015 Recognizes 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys: Two Selected Among San Francisco Lawyers of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2014: Twenty-nine Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015 edition. Additionally, two Farella partners have earned Lawyer of the Year honors...
July 21, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 21, 2014) – Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2014. Three Farella attorneys received special...
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Macho Springs Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 50 megawatt Macho Springs Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
March 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Form New Strategic Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, March 3, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in the formation of a strategic partnership with Cecchetti Wine Company. The new partnership will operate under the O'Neill Vintners & Distillers banner...
January 14, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Ryan Lowther and Christopher Wheeler
SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the elevations of two senior associates to the partnership. The new partners are Ryan Lowther and Christopher Wheeler. “We congratulate Ryan and Chris on this achievement...
January 13, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Terlato Wine Group in Sale of Alderbrook Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, January 13, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Illinois-based Terlato Wine Group (TWG) in its sale of Alderbrook Winery in Healdsburg, Calif. The sale included the Alderbrook winery facility, with a capacity to produce...
November 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
August 20, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of Clos Pegase Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 20, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Clos Pegase Winery, Inc., and sole shareholder Jan Shrem, in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates (VWE). Clos Pegase is known for its iconic architecture...
August 15, 2013
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2014 Recognizes 28 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys; Three Named “Lawyers of the Year”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2013: Twenty-eight Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2014. Additionally, three Farella partners have been recognized as a 2014 Lawyer of...
July 15, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Bankruptcy Attorney Gary Kaplan To Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces Gary M. Kaplan’s elevation to the partnership from special counsel. Kaplan is co-chair of Farella’s Restructuring, Insolvency & Creditors Rights Group. Kaplan represents debtors, secured and...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
April 23, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Campo Verde Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 139-megawatt Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
April 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Acquisition of Solar Gen 2 Power Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2013: Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its acquisition of the 150-megawatt Solar Gen 2 power project located in Imperial County, Calif. First Solar News Release Farella’s deal team was led...
November 1, 2012
Accolades
Farella Practices Earn Top Level National 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 1, 2012: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2013 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National Tier One level...
November 1, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices Earn Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms”
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2011: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2011-2012 U.S. News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National...
October 19, 2011
Announcement
The Doctors Company, Advised by Farella Braun + Martel, Completes Acquisition of FPIC Insurance Group for $362 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (October 19, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel advised Napa-based The Doctors Company, the country's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical professional liability, in its $362 million purchase of FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FPIC), a...
May 24, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel LLP Advises The Doctors Company in its $362 Million Acquisition of FPIC Insurance
Farella Braun + Martel guided Napa-based The Doctors Company, the country's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical professional liability, in its $362 million purchase of FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FPIC), announced on May 24, 2011. Business Partner Philip...
March 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys
San Francisco Daily Journal March 16, 2011 "Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, David Stoll, was named to the Daily Journal's Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys in California for 2011.
March 15, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partner David Stoll Named One of California's Top Clean Technology Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP's David Stoll has been selected as one of the "Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys" in the state for 2011 by The Daily Journal , a California legal publication...
February 15, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
October 26, 2010
Announcement
The Doctors Company, Advised by Farella Braun + Martel, Completes Acquisition of American Physicians Capital for $386 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (October 25, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel advised The Doctors Company, the nation's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability, in its $386 million acquisition of American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (NASDAQ: ACAP), a major...
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