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At Reed Smith, everything we do is to apply our global experience in law to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
We are focused on outcomes, are highly collaborative and have deep industry insight. When combined with our local market knowledge and innovative mindset, this allows us to anticipate and address the needs of our clients and help them achieve their goals. Our team of 3,000 people (including more than 1,600 lawyers) operate across more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
10/01/2026
Reed Smith has been recognized in The Legal 500 UK 2027, with more than 50 lawyers ranked across over 50 practice areas, including six Tier 1 rankings for London-based teams in dispute resolution, finance, insurance, and TMT. The guide also includes 12 Hall of Fame honors - https://reedsmith.law/4yB1dBZ
Congratulations to Gregor Pryor, Gautam Bhattacharyya, Sarah Caldwell, Nick Breen, and Lucy Winnington-Ingram, and to all our colleagues recognized in this year’s guide. Thank you to our clients for the trust that makes this recognition possible.
10/01/2026
Jimmy Theodorou has been appointed Reed Smith’s Managing Partner for Europe and the Middle East, leading a region that is central to our international business and our ability to serve clients across key global markets - https://reedsmith.law/4hpzfmJ
A senior partner in London and chair of our Global Real Estate Group, Jimmy brings significant firm leadership experience and a deep understanding of our clients, people and business. He will also join our Senior Management Team.
“Jimmy is an outstanding leader with deep knowledge of our clients, our people and our business. His leadership of our Global Real Estate Group and previous service on our Executive Committee position him extremely well to lead EME as we invest in and grow our business across the region,” said Global Managing Partner Casey Ryan.
Jimmy succeeds Gregor Pryor, who has led EME since 2023. We thank Gregor for his leadership and the significant contribution he has made to our growth across the region. Gregor will continue to grow his leading practice in the entertainment sector and remain a leader within the firm.
10/01/2026
Join us on the stunning rooftop garden of The Commonwealth Club for an unforgettable evening reconnecting with fellow Reed Smith alumni - https://reedsmith.law/4z5Gki7
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at The Commonwealth Club | San Francisco
Perched above the historic Embarcadero, you'll take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay Bridge, the waterfront, and the city skyline — all from one of San Francisco's most beautiful rooftop settings. Lush greenery, open skies, and the charm of the Embarcadero's storied waterfront create the perfect backdrop for an evening of conversation and connection.
Savor thoughtfully prepared hors d'oeuvres, food stations and curated refreshments.
This is your chance to reconnect with old colleagues in one of the city's most iconic locations. We can't wait to see you there.
As AI becomes embedded across the enterprise, legal and compliance teams face new questions around discoverability, preservation, privilege, and the defensible use of AI in document review.
Anthony Diana, Therese Craparo, and Michael Rubayo join Robert Cruz of Smarsh to discuss lessons from existing e-discovery practices and practical considerations for managing AI-generated information and emerging litigation risks.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4iWVMsc
09/24/2026
The strength of our practices in Frankfurt and Munich has been recognized by Best Law Firms™ - Germany. The guide brings together peer reviews and industry evaluation, to create tiered rankings on both a national and metropolitan area basis.
The Reed Smith practice areas recognized in the guide include:
🏆 National Tier 1: Data security and privacy.
🏆 National Tier 2: Banking and finance; corporate; IT; M&A; and media.
🏆 National Tier 3: Competition / antitrust; and private equity.
🏆 Regional Tier 1 in Bayern (Munich): Competition / antitrust; corporate; data security and privacy; IT; investment funds; M&A; media; private equity, and technology.
🏆 Regional Tier 1 in Hessen (Frankfurt): Banking and finance.
🏆 Regional Tier 2 in Bayern (Munich): Banking and finance; debt and equity; labor and employment; and real estate.
🏆 Regional Tier 2 in Hessen (Frankfurt): IT.
🏆 Regional Tier 3 in Bayern (Munich): Biotechnology and life sciences; health care; IP; outsourcing; pharmaceuticals; regulatory; and venture capital.
🏆 Regional Tier 3 in Hessen (Frankfurt): Data security and privacy; and tax.
Great recognition for Reed Smith’s strength in the German market!
Best Law Firms™ - Germany rankings are based on extensive research involving nearly 17,000 surveyed individuals and more than 200 interviews.
The EU’s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act are reshaping how technology companies operate, compete, and manage online services. In this episode, Reed Smith attorneys Natasha Tardif and Léonie Dhellemmes break down the latest enforcement actions, multimillion-euro fines, and key compliance considerations for businesses navigating Europe’s rapidly evolving digital regulatory framework.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4iFmeGD
Addison DiSesa shares his journey from litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Reed Smith to his current role combining politics, policy, law, and business as counsel and legislative policy advisor at DoorDash, pausing to reflect on the importance of mentoring, staying calm, being curious, and taking time to figure out what you really want from your career.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4hINp1h
When issues arise at a portfolio company, private equity (PE) sponsors face a complex web of legal, reputational, and regulatory risks.
In this episode of Dealmaker Insights, Reed Smith partners Siddesh Bale and Rizzy Qureshi discuss how PE sponsors and their portfolio companies can navigate legal privilege, manage risk, and structure effective internal investigations.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4iEEqQN
As AI transforms communications monitoring and supervision, businesses face growing pressure to demonstrate that their compliance programs are effective, defensible, and well governed.
In this episode of “Tech Law Talks,” Smarsh’s VP of Regulatory and Information Governance, Robert Cruz, joins Reed Smith lawyers Anthony Diana, Therese Craparo, and Michael Rubayo to explore evolving regulatory expectations, the shift from lexicons to AI-powered surveillance, and the ways that organizations can manage risk at a time when autonomous AI agents are becoming part of the compliance landscape.
🎧 Listen now: https://reedsmith.law/4y2P0pw
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