The Legal 500 USA's 2018 edition has named Schnader's Mergers & Acquisitions practice as one of the best for middle-market transactions for the third consecutive year.

The annual publication applauds the group's expertise "focused on deals in the insurance brokerage and environmental services industries, as well as on cross-border transactions." Schnader's attorneys were noted for their work with "longstanding firm clients in the technology, retail and consumer goods sectors." 

The Schnader M&A Group is led by co-chairs Megan Harmon and Sarah Hewitt, both of whom were noted in The Legal 500. Christian Moretti was also noted for his work on transactions involving Italy, France, and on cross-border M&A transactions.

In addition to the Mergers & Acquisitions group, Schnader's Aviation and Nonprofit Groups were highlighted by The Legal 500 for their exceptional work.

Now in its 11th year, The Legal 500 spotlights and ranks elite law firms by practice area. Its team of lawyers and journalists spend months each year conducting in-depth research drawing on feedback from law firms, clients and competitors to create its rankings. Its findings are relied upon by millions of buyers of legal services worldwide.