Vedder Price Expands in California to Los Angeles

CHICAGO, March 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vedder Price is pleased to announce the expansion of its California presence with the addition of corporate lawyer Scott E. Adamson located in Los Angeles.

Mr. Adamson adds his substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate transactions and cross-border transactions to the Vedder Price services already offered in California, including services for financial institutions such as finance and bankruptcy, as well as a broad suite of labor and employment services. The expansion represents the next step in the growth of the firm and enhances its experience and depth in the Finance and Transactions practice area.

For more than 25 years, Mr. Adamson has counseled clients on all facets of complex corporate transactions. His experience spans multiple industries and countries, including construction, health care, manufacturing, service and technology across the United States, Australia, Ireland, Japan, Mexico and the United Kingdom. He routinely leads transactions for entities of varying sizes from multinational public companies and equity sponsors to emerging, family-owned and ESOP-owned businesses. Mr. Adamson was formerly a partner in the Business and Finance Practice of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP.

"We are focused on providing our middle-market corporate clients across the globe with top-flight skills and capabilities, as well as a shared value proposition to back clients. We are delighted to welcome Scott, who brings a wealth of broad-based experience and knowledge to our team. We look forward to establishing new relationships and to strengthening our ability to serve our many clients and friends in this region," said Michael A. Nemeroff, President and CEO of Vedder Price.

"It's very exciting for me to join a firm like Vedder Price where there is ongoing growth balanced by commitment to providing outstanding value to the client. I am pleased to be a part of that story," said Mr. Adamson.

The Los Angeles office is located at 10250 Constellation Boulevard, Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90067, P: +1 (424) 204 7700, F: +1 (424) 204 7702. It is the sixth location for Vedder Price across the United States and in London, England.

About Vedder Price:

Vedder Price is a thriving general-practice law firm with a proud tradition of maintaining long-term relationships with its clients, many of whom have been with the firm since its founding in 1952. With approximately 300 attorneys and growing, Vedder Price serves clients of all sizes and in virtually all industries from offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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