International law firm Reed Smith announced that Sara Lee Corporation has named it as one of three law firms with “Sara Lee Preferred Partner” status for 2004-2005. This distinction is based on the firms’ overall superior quality of legal services and proven commitment to diversity. The other firms are Greene & Letts and Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood, LLP.
The benefits of the position for Reed Smith include preferred consideration from Sara Lee’s legal department when it seeks assistance with the company’s legal affairs. In addition, the firm can use the 2004-2005 “Sara Lee Preferred Partner” status in appropriate marketing activities surrounding the recruiting and retention of minority and women attorneys.
Tim Foster, UK Managing Partner, Reed Smith commented:
"This is a significant coup for us. We have a long-standing relationship with Sara Lee Corporation and are delighted that they have recognised us with this preferred law firm status. In particular it demonstrates the success of Reed Smith, in the USA and the UK, in our programs to promote and increase diversity in our legal staff."
About Reed Smith LLP
Leading international law firm Reed Smith, is one of the 20 largest law firms worldwide, with more than 1000 lawyers located in 14 US and 2 UK cities.
Reed Smith’s core areas of expertise in the UK are Financial Services, European Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate and a full service Employment offer. European Corporate encompasses a full corporate/commercial service –international projects, corporate finance, competition, M&A, reinsurance and corporate tax. We also offer highly comprehensive advice in other specialist areas including technology, corporate recovery property litigation and planning.
Established in 1877, the firm represents large listed companies as well as mid-market and emerging companies. Clients include financial institutions, technology companies and innovators, pharmaceutical companies, health care providers and insurers, communications companies, manufacturers, universities, real estate developers, and municipalities on both sides of the Atlantic. Reed Smith currently represents:
- 42 of the top 50 US banks
- 26 of Fortune E-50 companies
- 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies
- 50 of the world’s leading drug and device manufacturers
- 30 of the information technology 100
- 40% of leading global insurers
- 60% of the Fortune 500 companies
For more information, visit www.reedsmith.com