Founded in 1933,
Whiteford Taylor & Preston is a highly recognized firm in the mid-Atlantic. Despite being most recognized in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, the firm also has offices in Michigan, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. In total, it has 16 offices east of the Mississippi River.
The firm is best known in the mid-Atlantic, especially in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. It is highly regarded for its work in restructuring and insolvency and M&A. The Maryland restructuring teams are market leaders in the region.
In M&A, the firm acts largely in the mid-market space, representing firms on the buy and sell side in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. The acquisitions are largely private, but the firm does handle public acquisitions as well.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm acts for debtors, trustees and creditors in out of court restructurings and Chapter 11 proceedings.
Also of note is the Maryland team’s real estate practice. The Maryland corporate team acts for a plethora of firms in the real estate industry, necessitating its own practice. It advises real estate developers and owners regarding real estate acquisitions, financing, leases and development matters.
Key clients for the firm include
CloudControlMedia, City of Baltimore Water and Wastewater Systems,
Accumark, Meridian Waste Services, Ethos Veterinary Services, NXL Construction Services, J.M. Smucker, Curtiss-Wright, Mar-Bow Value Partners, Cambrian Holding Company, CITGO Petroleum, New England Motor Freight, Far Hydrant, Credit Suisse, VFP Investments, Essex Construction, Fujifilm and MCSG Wind Down.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
“Responsive and informed.”
“Great relationships; very responsive; excellent work.”
