Varnum LLP has again been named a Michigan Regional Powerhouse by Law360, marking the second consecutive year the firm has earned the honor. Varnum is one of only three firms statewide recognized in the publication’s 2025 “Regional Powerhouses” series, which spotlights exemplary firms shaping legal and business trends.
In its article announcing the award, Law360 recognized Varnum’s exceptional year, including significant wins in high-stakes litigation, securing rare case dismissals, and guiding major transactions and funding deals that advanced Michigan’s innovation and business landscape.
Law360 highlighted several client results Varnum achieved, including:
- Rare case dismissals and appellate victories, such as persuading the Sixth Circuit to strike down a discriminatory energy regulation and reviving fiduciary duty claims on behalf of Tiara Yachts Inc.
- Significant deals, including a $2.1 billion capital raise for Acrisure LLC, food and manufacturing company sales to private equity firms, and a $72 million healthcare real estate acquisition.
- Supporting Michigan startups through its MiSpringboard program, with notable successes like InvestNext’s $15 million Series B raise and Accel Digital Solutions’ Fortune 100 partnership.
With more than 190 attorneys across six offices, Varnum remains deeply rooted in the state while expanding its impact nationally. The firm continues to invest in talent, innovation, and technology, including the adoption of artificial intelligence tools, to deliver forward-looking legal services.
A link to the full Law360 article can be found here.
