Blank Rome Recognized in China Business Law Journal’s 2025 Deals of the Year
Blank Rome has been recognized in China Business Law Journal’s 2025 Deals of the Year in the International Trade Investigations category. The firm was honored for its work advising on U.S. sanctions de‑listing matters. In July 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury formally and unconditionally removed the vessel MV Xuan Ning, owned by Jinghan Shipping, from the Specially Designated Nationals list. The Blank Rome team was led by partners Matthew J. Thomas and Victoria Ortega. Read More >>
Chambers Global 2026 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
Chambers Global 2026 recognized Blank Rome as a global leader in Shipping: Litigation. Senior counsel John D. Kimball was also recognized in Shipping: Litigation for his industry knowledge and leading practices. Read More >>
Blank Rome Highly Ranked in Best Lawyers® 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms”
Blank Rome was ranked nationally in 28 practice areas and regionally in 100 practice areas in the 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®. The firm was ranked Tier 1 nationally in Admiralty and Maritime Law, as well as Tier One regionally in Houston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Read More >>
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
Blank Rome was recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in America survey, which ranked 235 firm attorneys in the annual categories of “Lawyers of the Year,” “Ones to Watch,” and “Best Lawyers” in 60 practice groups across 14 regions. Partners Keith B. Letourneau and Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., were recognized in the “Lawyers of the Year” category for Admiralty and Maritime Law in Houston and New York City, respectively. Additionally, 14 Maritime attorneys were recognized as “Best Lawyers.” Read More >>
Blank Rome Obtains Key Court Ruling Protecting Synergy Maritime’s Right to Seek Limitation of Liability in Respect of Dali / Key Bridge Incident
A Blank Rome team represents Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, owner and manager respectively, of the M/V Dali, which allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024. Read More >>
Blank Rome Successfully Represents Three Fifty Markets in a Maritime Lien Dispute
A Blank Rome team represented Three Fifty Markets, Ltd. in a maritime lien dispute against the M/V Argos M for unpaid bunker fuel supplied to the vessel. Read More >>
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The BR International Trade Report
The April 2026 issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter, highlights international trade, sanctions, cross-border investment, geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws impacting businesses domestically and abroad. Click here to read it.
The BR Investigations and Enforcement Forum
Welcome to the inaugural issue of The BR Investigations and Enforcement Forum (“B.R.I.E.F.”), Blank Rome’s monthly newsletter highlighting enforcement priorities and compliance risk issues impacting businesses domestically and abroad. B.R.I.E.F. delivers concise insights into boardroom resilience, regulatory and sanctions developments, internal investigations, enforcement trends, and evolving financial crime risks. Click here to read it.
Appellate Insights: Winning on Appeal
We are pleased to share the latest issue of Blank Rome Appellate Insights: Winning on Appeal, a monthly digital newsletter dedicated to appellate law. This publication highlights significant appellate court decisions, as well as trends and developments shaping litigation strategy across the country. In each issue, readers will find timely analysis, case spotlights, and commentary from our experienced Appellate Litigation team. To read the latest edition, please click here.