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Rankings published in 2026
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard is a notable business law firm in North Carolina. Founded in 1897, the firm has expanded to three North Carolina offices: Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is particularly active in M&A and real estate.
In M&A, the firm represents strategic buyers and sellers in acquisitions and joint ventures. It also represents private equity firms in capital raises and fund formations.
The firm has a lot of experience in the real estate industry, where it represents developers, property owners and financial sponsors. Many of its real estate transactions are related to either acquisitions or project development. The firm also combines its real estate and private equity experience through its work with REITs.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Blue Ridge Bancshares, Quincy Media, Citadel Communications, Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Atlas Stark Holdings, Weaver Investment, Pharos Hospitality and Lockwood Broadcasting.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Over the most recent research period the M&A team represented a large amount of real estate owners in acquisition related matters. It represented clients engaging in both buying and selling commercial and residential properties across the United States. It did also represent some private equity groups in capital raises and fund formations. Telecommunications, especially broadcasting firms, also made up a fair share of clients for the firm.
Deal highlights: 30th edition (2019/2020)
Atlas Stark Holdings $80 open ended fund formation
Nasdaq $10 million acquisition of Center for Board Excellence
Quincy Media $70 million acquisition of KVOA
Client feedback: 30th edition (2019/2020)
M&A
“Broad scope of expertise in all facets of business.”
Project development
“Extremely knowledgeable. Very direct and to the point. Provides new and powerful insights into deal structures.”
Real estate
“Highly responsive, knowledgeable and well-organized.”
“Quick responses for our questions. Value added commentary. Understanding of business, not just technical legal.”