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Well known for its creative and strategic approach to solving our clients’ most challenging issues, Dentons' Phoenix office offers industry insights and forward- thinking solutions you need to compete and succeed.

Our Hospitality & Leisure lawyers have extensive industry knowledge and experience. Consistently ranked among the best in the world, they represent owners, operators, developers, lenders and investors in the acquisition, development, financing, branding, operation and disposition of hotel and leisure projects and companies. With experience across all facets of the industry, our Hotels and Leisure lawyers are able to expertly analyze issues from all perspectives and find practical solutions to your most difficult challenges.

Our nationally recognized White Collar and Government Investigations team represents Fortune 500 companies and executives in high-profile litigation, internal investigations and white-collar criminal prosecutions. Our team also defends public officials and government employees facing public corruption investigations.

Our Commercial Litigation team handles high-stakes matters, including antitrust, RICO, intellectual property and class actions, for some of the nation’s largest corporations, insurance carriers, financial institutions, health care providers and aviation companies. Our litigators are sought-after legal commentators for TV and are often quoted in news articles.

The Employment and Labor practice in Dentons’ Phoenix office advises employers in litigation, collective bargaining, and legal compliance, and has successfully defended against wage-hour class actions and individual claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, and whistleblower retaliation. Our lawyers have designed policies and procedures to guide clients’ supervisors and HR professionals on lawfully and efficiently managing their workforce.

With deep knowledge and experience covering all facets of venture capital and related investments, our Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies lawyers serve as trusted advisors to clients concerning corporate and transactional matters, private equity transactions, venture financings, corporate governance, securities offerings, and mergers and acquisitions in all sectors, including technology, media, private equity, structured finance and energy.

Our Family Office and High Net Worth practice has global, full-service capabilities to help clients navigate matters across multiple jurisdictions as demanded in today’s international marketplace. We tailor our services to the specific needs of each client, creating a “team of teams” that includes lawyers from multiple practice areas and locations. For some of family office clients, we have even served as outside general counsel and chief security officer.

Understanding your needs is our top priority. Regardless of the challenges you face, we remain focused on what it takes for your success. 

Our key practices and sectors include:

• Class Action Defense
• Commercial Litigation
• Competition and Antitrust
• Construction and Engineering Disputes
• Corporate
• Corporate Governance
• Employment and Labor
• Family Office and High Net Worth
• Global Compliance and Investigations
• Hospitality and Leisure
• Intellectual Property and Technology
• Insurance
• Joint Ventures
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Native American Law and Policy (United States)
• Private Equity
• Product Liability and Complex Torts
• Professional Liability
• Real Estate
• Securities and Corporate Finance
• Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies
• White Collar and Government Investigations

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.

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in 2025 rankings

August 15, 2024

Best Lawyers in America® ranked Dentons lawyers in 842 categories in the 31^st edition of its publication. Dentons lawyers also received 30 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" recognitions and 283 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ rankings.

Dentons recognized for excellence in the 2024 Legal 500 rankings

June 14, 2024

The Legal 500 has once again acknowledged Dentons' exceptional legal acumen, awarding the Firm with 40 practice rankings, including five practices ranked Tier 1, in its 2024 edition.

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Insights

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

Lindsay Jewell named Dentons’ Phoenix office managing partner

October 9, 2024

Dentons announces that Lindsay Jewell has been named managing partner of the Firm’s Phoenix office.

Dentons elevates 27 partners across US Region

February 23, 2024

Dentons is excited to announce the promotion of 27 lawyers to partner/shareholder and one to counsel across 16 offices in the Firm’s US Region.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Monica Thompson

October 4, 2023

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Monica Thompson, senior managing associate in the Firm’s Commercial Litigation practice and co-chair of the Firm’s Hispanic/Latinx Organization for Leadership and Advancement affinity group.

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