Photo: Roibu via Adobe StockHolland & Knight Debuts Defense Industry Group Amid High Demand
The Am Law 50 firm is creating a new practice group dedicated to working within the U.S. defense industry following an uptick in opportunities connected to that sector.
January 28, 2025 at 03:48 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Holland & Knight is creating a new practice group with a focus on defense industry clients.
- The firm already had 100 lawyers focused on some kind of work in the defense industry.
- But the new group signals a renewed effort to focus much of the firm's resources to that area.
Responding to an uptick in activity for Holland & Knight lawyers involved in the defense sector, the law firm has set up a national security and defense practice.
After years of working with clients embedded in the defense industry, Holland & Knight is now dedicating a practice group to that sector. In addition to those specific clients, the defense industry touches on many of the firm’s other practices and markets, which has led the firm to seek growth in the space.
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