# Pierson Ferdinand

> Pierson Ferdinand LLP is a distributed, partner-led law firm founded in 2024 by A. Michael Pierson and Joel M. Ferdinand. It serves businesses, investors and other clients across U.S. and English law, with more than 300 partners, over 90 practice areas and a presence in more than 25 markets as of September 2026. Its model combines experienced lawyers, shared technology and AI tools instead of a conventional associate pyramid.

- **Founded:** 2024
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** A. Michael Pierson (Co-Founder and Co-Chairman), Joel M. Ferdinand (Co-Founder and Co-Chairman)
- **Products:** Corporate and transactional counsel, Litigation and dispute resolution, Intellectual property, Employment, labor and benefits, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice
- **Notable:** Launched January 2, 2024 with commitments from over 130 partners across more than 80 practice areas., Opened its London operation July 8, 2024 with eight partners and six staff members., Exceeded 200 lawyers in its first year.

## Products & services

- **Corporate and transactional counsel** — M&A, banking, securities, corporate governance, financial restructuring, tax and regulatory matters under U.S. and English law.
- **Litigation and dispute resolution** — Commercial disputes, trial and appellate representation, international arbitration and industry-specific litigation.
- **Intellectual property** — IP litigation, transactions, protection, portfolio management and strategic counseling.
- **Employment, labor and benefits** — Employment advice, workplace litigation, executive compensation and employee benefits matters.
- **Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice** — More than 50 partners supporting company and fund formation, financings, governance, IP, employment, tax and cross-border exits. Formalized June 2, 2026.
- **Energy and renewables counsel** — Real estate, regulatory, permitting, development and financing support for renewable energy projects.
- **Cybersecurity, privacy and AI counsel** — Advice on data protection, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and technology-related legal risks.

## Achievements

- Launched January 2, 2024 with commitments from over 130 partners across more than 80 practice areas.
- Opened its London operation July 8, 2024 with eight partners and six staff members.
- Exceeded 200 lawyers in its first year.
- Won Clio’s 2024 Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm.
- Reported US$126 million in 2025 global billings.
- Advised BrightNight and Cordelio Power on a US$1 billion Arizona solar-plus-storage transaction announced November 2025.
- Represented Japan Educational Foundation in its December 2025 acquisition of LIM College.
- Passed 300 partners by September 29, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — The firm announced recognition in the Chambers UK Guide 2027 for transfer-pricing advisory work on October 15, and an MCCA Rising Stars honor for Yine Rodríguez Pérez on October 22.
- **2026-09** — Announced more than 300 partners globally, over 90 practice areas and service from 25-plus markets.
- **2026-06** — Formalized a cross-border Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice with more than 50 partners.
- **2026-02** — Disclosed its representation of Japan Educational Foundation in the acquisition of LIM College, completed December 1, 2025.
- **2026-01** — Reported US$126 million in 2025 global billings and approximately 61% growth.

## Links

- Website: https://pierferd.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pierferd/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25