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June 10, 2026 | Press Release

The Legal 500 US 2026 has recognized Nutter nationally for legal excellence in several strategic practice areas. Nutter was elevated to the Tier 1 distinction, the highest honor, in the “M&A/Corporate and Commercial > M&A: middle-market ($0-250m)” category. In addition, the firm was newly recognized in the “Real Estate – mid-market ($0-500m)” category and retained its recognition in the “Real Estate > Land Use/Zoning” category.

Earlier this year, numerous Nutter attorneys were recognized in The Legal 500’s 2026 U.S. City Elite rankings. Nutter was highlighted for exceptional client service and innovation in Banking & Finance, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and M&A, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences – Regulatory, and White Collar Crime.

View Nutter’s complete rankings in The Legal 500.

The Legal 500 rankings are based on a rigorous research process that includes feedback from clients and peers, as well as an analysis of recent work highlights and firm performance.

Nutter’s Corporate Department represents domestic and international corporations, publicly traded and privately-held companies, private equity firms, nonprofit institutions, and family-owned businesses in a wide variety of domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm’s attorneys advise on significant transactions in every major industry sector, including technology, life sciences, banking, professional services, real estate, energy, medical devices, health care, and manufacturing. Nutter’s corporate practice handles the full range of M&A and private equity transactions, including representing buyers and sellers in auctions processes, mergers, asset sales, stock purchases, leveraged buyouts, roll-ups, joint ventures, PIPEs, going private transactions, tender offers, and proxy contests.

Nutter’s renowned Development, Land Use and Permitting practice group’s platform is comprised of the expertise, resources, and tools necessary to meet the ever-changing needs and opportunities of marquee real estate clients. Nutter attorneys take pride in, and its clients appreciate, the firm’s cross-sector real estate platform. The Development, Land Use and Permitting practice is highly regarded as a result of the firm’s deep understanding, comprehensive service offering, and tenured experience advising the unique needs of clients from all sectors of the economy. Nutter understands the thinking of state and local officials, lenders, and other key players in the development process because its attorneys have represented each of these parties in different transactions. Members of the Nutter real estate team have often been asked to assist in the drafting of local and state laws regarding land use which has deepened the firm’s understanding of the unique land use concerns that relate to wetlands, stormwater, solid waste, traffic, and similar issues.

Nutter’s Real Estate Department provides expertise on a wide range of legal challenges surrounding all types of real estate, including the most complex transactions and developments. The team has broad experience covering real estate transactional and finance work, as well as related entitlement, land use, and environmental matters. Owners, operators, lenders, developers, tenants and others involved in real estate transactions frequently turn to Nutter for legal advice and services.

About Nutter
Nutter is a full-service law firm delivering sophisticated legal counsel to industry-leading companies, entrepreneurs, institutions, foundations, and families across the United States and globally. With offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Orinda, and practices spanning business and finance, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and land use, labor and employment, tax, and trusts and estates, Nutter pairs deep expertise with a client-focused approach. Learn more at nutter.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.