Press Release

World Services Group continues to expand its North American network with the addition of Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, one of the largest law firms in the Pacific Northwest with offices in Oregon, Washington, California and Alaska.

Founded in 1892, Schwabe’s approximately 180 attorneys provide clients with a full range of services and in-depth experience in six key ‎industry sectors - Healthcare; Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Technology; and Transportation, Ports and Maritime. This allows Schwabe to help clients achieve success through ideas, advice, and exceptional ‎legal counsel.

WSG Global Chairman Francesco Gianni said, “WSG consists of the highest quality members, each of whom are dedicated to sharing knowledge and building beneficial relationships to best serve clients across practice areas and geographies. We are thrilled that members across the network will have the opportunity to benefit from Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt’s high-quality legal work and exceptional client service.”

Schwabe Shareholder Michael Herbst commented, “Clients come first for Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt. By joining World Services Group, we have furthered our industry commitment by offering our clients best-in-class professionals all over the world. We look forward to developing strong relationships with WSG’s member law firms and other professional service providers, and hope to contribute meaningfully to the organization for many years to come.”

Schwabe is well-recognized as a leading law firm in the U.S. Pacific Northwest with a long history of advising regional, national and international enterprises, and Schwabe practice groups and attorneys have been ranked by nationally respected industry publications including Chambers USA, U.S. News, and Super Lawyers.