Date: June 4, 2008
Contact: Kelly Griffith, Marketing Manager
Phone:
(612) 492-7514
Email: kgriffith@fredlaw.com
For Immediate Release
Fredrikson & Byron Ranked Top Minnesota Law Firm for Financial Institutions M&A
Minneapolis, MN June 4, 2008 – – Fredrikson & Byron’s Bank Group was recently recognized by SNL Financial as the top Minnesota Law Firm for Financial Institutions M&A, based upon the number of whole-institution acquisition deals announced during 2007. SNL Financial is known as the authoritative source of information on financial institutions M&A and offerings.
“The ranking puts Fredrikson among an elite group of financial institution legal providers across the country and exemplifies our knowledge of the industry,” said Karen Grandstrand. “We understand the unique issues faced by the industry and are well-positioned to advise our clients on buying or selling whole institutions or branches.”
About SNL Financial: SNL Financial is the premier multisector-focused information and research firm in the financial information marketplace. SNL Financial collects, standardizes and disseminates all relevant corporate, financial, market and M&A data — plus news and analysis — for the banking, specialized financial services, insurance, real estate, energy and media/communications industries. Click here for more information.
Fredrikson & Byron is a 225-plus attorney law firm based in Minneapolis, with offices in Bismarck, Des Moines, London, Monterrey, Mexico, and Shanghai. The firm’s primary areas of practice include banking, corporate, employment, franchise, government relations, healthcare, intellectual property, international, litigation, real estate, securities, tax, and energy. We serve a broad range of clients, including multinational corporations, public companies, privately-held businesses, entrepreneurs, government agencies, and family businesses. Fredrikson & Byron’s attorneys also work with individuals on estate planning, family law, and immigration matters. We are the exclusive Minnesota law firm member of the World Services Group, a worldwide network of professional service providers. More information about the firm is available at www.fredlaw.com.