Alston & Bird has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers Global, with six practices and 14 lawyers cited for excellence.
Alston & Bird practices recognized by Chambers Global are:
- Energy: Electricity – Regulatory & Litigation
- International Trade: Customs
- International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
- ITC Section 337
- Privacy & Data Security
- Tax: Corporate & Finance
Chambers Global also singled out the following Alston & Bird attorneys as leading lawyers:
- Thomas E. Crocker (International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions)
- Jonathan M. Fee (International Trade: Customs)
- James A. Harvey (Outsourcing)
- Kenneth G. Jaffe (Energy: Electricity – Regulatory & Litigation)
- Sam K. Kaywood, Jr. (Tax: International Tax)
- Soren Lindstrom (Corporate: Mergers & Acquisitions)
- Kimberly Kiefer Peretti (Privacy & Data Security)
- Timothy P. Selby (Investment Funds: Hedge Funds)
- Helen Su (Foreign Expert for China, USA – Intellectual Property)
- Edward Tanenbaum (Foreign Expert for Germany, USA – Tax)
- Jason M. Waite (International Trade: Customs)
- Kenneth G. Weigel (International Trade: Customs; International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions)
- Alexander A. Yanos (International Arbitration, USA; International Arbitration, Latin America-wide)
Since 1999, Chambers & Partners has been researching the global legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers Global 2018 rankings are determined through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. The results are audited independently and are based on a range of professional qualities most valued by clients.