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Nestled in Kentucky’s famed Bluegrass region, Lexington has been dubbed the “Horse Capital of the World.” Known to attract the entrepreneurially-minded, the city has been ranked by Forbes as one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers,” and Business Facilities magazine ranked Lexington as having one of the “Most Educated Workforces” in America.

The Lexington office provides outside general counsel services to privately held companies, and handles complex transactions and litigation for organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. We provide full-service business and tax counsel, helping clients close deals, manage risks, and evaluate and pursue new opportunities. In addition to transactions and litigation, our services include estate planning, tax strategy, employee benefits plan consulting, and advising businesses from various industries on economic development matters, including private-public partnerships.

Our Lexington location has a long history of involvement in successful real estate development and community revitalization projects. Our lawyers are active participants in community organizations, local and statewide through the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which has recognized our office as one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky.”

Our Lexington lawyers have been honored in Benchmark Litigation, have earned rankings in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and have been named as “Lawyers of the Year” in The Best Lawyers in America. We have also been recognized in Kentucky Super Lawyers lists.

Recognition

Dentons recognized among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in 2025 rankings

November 7, 2024

Dentons’ US Region has been honored with 410 rankings in the latest U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey, highlighting the Firm’s dedication to legal excellence and exceptional client service.

Insights

As states and the federal government consider funding psychedelics research, Kentucky debates becoming the first state to authorize and provide significant funding for Ibogaine clinical research

August 14, 2023

United States: The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is considering whether to support an application for Kentucky to provide $42 million to support clinical trials on Ibogaine, a potential medication for combatting opioid addiction.

Vereins and Virtues: Serving Clients In Local Communities and Around the World

March 4, 2020

Referring to a law firm, accounting firm, or other organization as a “verein” doesn’t tell you much by itself.  It’s like characterizing an organization as “tax exempt.”  While that describes a particular organizational structure, the definition ignores every other aspect of the organization’s mission, purpose, and culture.  

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Will Messer joins Dentons’ growing litigation practice

May 2, 2023

Will Messer, a litigator with 15 years of experience in complex litigation matters, has joined the Dentons Lexington office as of counsel.

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum welcomes back environmental lawyer Robin Thomerson

June 16, 2021

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum announces that Robin Thomerson has rejoined the Firm as a partner in the Lexington office. Thomerson focuses her practice on environmental law issues that arise regarding permitting and compliance with the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Dentons advises Sev.en Energy on acquisition of US-based Blackhawk Mining

June 2, 2020

Dentons has advised international energy group Sev.en Energy on its strategic acquisition of US-based metallurgical coal producer Blackhawk Mining, LLC. C. The transaction comes on the heels of Sev.en Energy’s acquisition of a 17% ownership interest in Corsa Coal in May 2020, further reinforcing its access to the metallurgical coal mining industry in the US market.

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