Who we are

Better experience.

We’re all in.

A new breed of high-performing law firm built to outpace expectations.

Our values define us and all we do together. 

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About the Firm

Benesch represents a new standard of elite—a high-performing law firm that’s agile, modern and driven to deliver a better, more valuable experience for our clients and a better, more rewarding experience for our people. 

Fueled by the demand of our growing client base to handle their most complex matters, we are outpacing industry growth benchmarks. Now with approximately 500 talented lawyers, we’re topping the field with our retention rates while setting new standards for client service and professional satisfaction.

Strategic Growth

We have had extraordinary success in welcoming many new attorneys to Benesch over the past several years, including opening a Chicago office (now more than 150 attorneys strong) and establishing offices in San Francisco and New York.

The vast majority of our new attorneys are highly accomplished partners who have joined us from Am Law 50 firms, bringing additional depth and breadth to our practices. These Big Law attorneys joined Benesch to be part of the exciting growth, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to service clients by providing elite talent without unnecessary overhead.

#127

on the Am Law 200 list

50+

Laterals from Am Law 100 in the last 2 years alone

99%

Growth in the last 5 years

#120

Largest U.S. firm by headcount on Law360 200

Chicago

71 South Wacker Drive

Suite 1600

Chicago IL 60606

Cleveland

127 Public Square

Suite 4900

Cleveland OH 44114

Columbus

41 South High Street

Suite 2600

Columbus OH 43215-6164

New York

1155 Avenue of the Americas

26th Floor

New York NY 10036

San Francisco

100 Pine Street

Suite 3100

San Francisco SF 94111

Wilmington

1313 North Market Street

Suite 1201

Wilmington DE 19801

Our work in action

Representative Examples

Representing Cisco Systems, Inc.

in a $1 billion+ dispute with its largest semiconductor supplier, which is being litigated across multiple forums. The dispute, which is proceeding on an extremely expedited timeline, involves highly complex commercial claims stemming from various supply agreements.

Represented Blackstone

in its acquisition of a portfolio of 228 mortgage loans from Atlantic Union Bank for approximately $2 billion.

Represented Loar Holdings Inc.,

a diversified manufacturer and supplier of niche aerospace and defense components, in its $354 million initial public offering (IPO) of 12.65 million shares of its common stock at $28 per share.

Served as legal counsel to Atmus Filtration Technologies

in its $450 million definitive agreement to acquire Koch Filter Corporation. The transaction strengthens Atmus’ market position by providing direct access to Koch Filter’s established customer network across commercial and industrial HVAC, data centers and power generation.

Represented a national lending institution

in connection with a $325 million syndicated credit facility to fund the refinance of a portfolio of 15 skilled nursing facilities, including handling of various intercreditor issues with respect to a separate $15 million revolving credit facility.

Represented Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON)

as legal counsel in the successful completion of the spin-off of its Advanced Materials business, now operating as Solstice Advanced Materials. The year-long project involved more than 50 Benesch attorneys from a range of practice areas, reflecting the firm’s collaborative and business-minded approach to complex corporate transactions.

Closed a 27-property secured financing for SITE Centers.

The financing started as a $1.1 billion facility to be secured by 47 assets. In the end, the deal amount was $530 million and secured by 27 shopping centers since; SITE sold several of the assets that initially were part of the collateral pool.

Represented a pharmaceutical services platform

in two strategic acquisitions with a combined value of $640 million. For both transactions, the firm led healthcare diligence, including review of data privacy, HIPAA, confidentiality, security and sunshine reporting issues, and also worked closely with IP counsel to assess risk levels and approaches for diligence review. The Benesch team also analyzed transaction documents, representations and warranties, and material contracts through a healthcare regulatory lens to identify compliance obligations and required notices.

Represented Purolator, a leading Canadian provider of integrated freight, package and logistics solutions,

as U.S. deal counsel in its acquisition of Livingston International from Platinum Equity. Livingston is a large international trade services firm specializing in customs brokerage, global freight forwarding and trade consulting throughout North America.

Represented Gridiron Capital

in the benefits and executive compensation matters in its sale of Foundation Wellness to Bansk Group. We managed several complicated workstreams related to the transaction, including conducting a pass-through vote with respect to the transaction for the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and coordinating the Section 280G vote process for Foundation Wellness.

Represented a leading national medical supplier

in connection with its $1.1 billion sale to a multinational health care services company.

Spearheaded and successfully advocated for the passage of HB 531,

“Braden’s Law,” criminalizing sextortion in Ohio. Inspired by the tragic suicide of 15-year-old Braden Markus after becoming a victim of sextortion, the legislation was passed unanimously by both chambers of the legislature and signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine. Through the firm’s pro bono program, Benesch pioneered this effort by drafting the legislation, analyzing amendments, coordinating a PR strategy and lobbying members of the House and Senate.

Represented Materion Corporation

in a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act and a Rule 23 class action based on state contract law. Benesch limited class certification to one facility and secured a favorable $1.5 million settlement for approximately 870 individuals.

Obtained a unanimous jury verdict of no liability

on behalf of Feit Electric following six-year litigation brought by a multibillion-dollar Japanese LED lighting company claiming patent infringement and seeking tens of millions of dollars.

Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of Gould Electronics

following a federal bench trial in a complex environmental case where the government sought nearly a billion dollars in remediation costs allegedly arising out of the operation of a secondary smelter ($136 million in historical expenditures and up to $700 million in future costs).

Leadership

Signature Programs

Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP)

Benesch continues its longstanding support of the Medical-Legal Partnership with University Hospitals and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland as the program’s founding partner.

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First in Service

First in Service recognizes people who go above and beyond for clients and colleagues.

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Alfred Benesch School

Our commitment to giving back is reflected through our ongoing support of the Alfred A. Benesch School.

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Careers

Benesch is a place to build something exceptional, surrounded by people who want you to succeed.

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Testimonials

We go above and beyond for our clients every day.

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History

Benesch proudly marked its 85th anniversary in 2023, a milestone reflecting decades of innovation, integrity and client service.

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