The firm and our attorneys have been recognized for excellence in service.
Chambers USA : America’s Leading Lawyers for Business ranked the firm in the field of technology and outsourcing (2008-2011). In 2010-11, Chambers said:
The Firm: This boutique player is a six-strong team focusing on outsourcing work for technology and Internet companies. Sources consistently praise its high-quality work, international outlook and prolific activity in the marketplace. William Bierce…runs a well-regarded boutique practice offering “an efficient and client-oriented service.”
Key Individuals: The “entrepreneurially minded” William Bierce is seen as an expert in commercial technology transactions and international deals, particularly outsourcing with India and BPO with China. William Bierce “demonstrates the highest legal acumen and an incredible work ethic.” He co-founded the firm in 1990 and is experienced in commercial, technology, international business and financial transactions. William Bierce of Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. “offers real creativity in how deals get structured. Furthermore, he has a knowledge of business that a lot of attorneys don’t have.
Sources Say: “The team works diligently to meet client expectations and provides 100% satisfaction.”
Chambers Global 2010 also ranked William Bierce in the field of outsourcing in the U.S., citing:
“Technology grandee William Bierce of Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. advises on IP issues and also assists with outsourcings and technology transactions. He has particular expertise of outsourcings in India and is also valued for his ability to avoid difficult and costly litigation.”
Super Lawyers selected William Bierce as a Metro New York Super Lawyer in 2007, 2009-2011.
Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The IAOP™ (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™) ranked Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. in the 2009 “The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors™” list.
The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors recognizes the world’s best outsourcing global services advisors, based on applications received and evaluated by an independent panel of judges. For our press release, click here.
The Legal 500 recognized Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. in the IP, Media, Technology and Telecoms volume. The 2007 Edition reads:
Bierce & Kenerson
Practice: Bierce & Kenerson is a niche New York-based firm with long-standing expertise of outsourcing and IT matters. The firm acts for a broad range of predominantly US clients, although work also comes from various European, Indian, and other international clients in relation to domestic US and international outsourcing matters.
While many of the details of the firm’s work in this area are not for publication, we are able to report that in one highlight, the firm worked on the dissection of a shared services captive, owned by two separate banks, into two separate outsourcing services relationships with two different global service providers.
Clients: Bierce & Kenerson acts for a wide range of clients, many of which are from the IT sector but some of which come from the banking, insurance, and biotech industries.
Individuals: Name partner William Bierce, who is based in New York, has a good name for outsourcing and IT matters. One satisfied client enthuses that he gets to the commercial nub of matters, and is good at giving feedback and thinking around problems.
HRO Today selected Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. as a Top Sourcing Consultant. In May 2007, HRO Today said:
Established in 1990, Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. offers a team of six senior outsourcing lawyers located across the country and connected in New York with an international network of sourcing lawyers. The firm structures and negotiates multi-silo, multi-country services agreements and negotiates outsourcing deals at expiration or to resolve some distress in transitions or operations. It also helps establish captives, BOT, and strategic alliances.
HROA (Human Resources Outsourcing Association) honored William Bierce as HRO Attorney of the Year in 2005.
Martindale-Hubbell rated several attorneys at Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. 5.0 out of 5.0 in peer review ratings.
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce awarded Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. the 2001 Small Business Award through its affiliate the Manhattan International Development Corporation.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers BPO recognized William Bierce as a Nominee for Outsourcing World Achievement Award at Outsourcing World Summit, 2000.
