The Firm: This widely acclaimed group brings business savvy to its legal work, and is known for its sophisticated transactional practice. M&A is its true forte, but the team is increasingly involved in compliance and regulatory matters. Its roster of longstanding clients continues to expand, with major clients including Greater New York Hospital Association and Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Sources Say: "I find them incredibly responsive and creative as well as tremendously professional. I would certainly recommend them to others."

Key Individuals: Edward Kornreich is considered "one of the big guns in New York." His primary focus is on healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance and healthcare payment issues, for both nonprofit and for-profit providers. His work has had a strong focus on litigation of late, and he recently secured a preliminary injunction from the New York County Supreme Court on behalf of Continuum Health Partners. "He is bright and experienced - an excellent attorney." Richard Zall chairs the group. Clients praise him as "incredibly thorough, creative and strategic in his thinking." He represents a wide range of healthcare and life sciences clients on transactional and regulatory matters, "always meeting the clients' deadlines and needs." He recently represented Beth Israel Medical Center on the acquisition of a large cancer treatment center previously operated by St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers.