UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that the firm’s Immigration Law Practice has been included in the 2025 Chambers Global Guide, a ranking of the top global lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel in more than 200 jurisdictions across the world. Additionally, Immigration Practice Group Leader David Leopold, Partner Anastasia Tonello, and Franchise Industry Co-Group Leader Beata Krakus were individually recognized in the 2025 edition.
Receiving top honors in Band 1 by Chambers for his immigration law work globally, nationally, and in Ohio, Leopold’s diverse immigration, visa, and citizenship practice focuses on employment- and family-based immigration, the representation of employers in Form I-9 compliance matters, complex removal cases including administrative trials and appeals, and federal court litigation. During Chambers Global’s feedback and research process, one source commented that Leopold “is a national leader and makes really significant contributions.”
Tonello has been regularly recognized by Chambers globally, nationally, and in New York for her immigration law practices in London and New York advising clients on the commercial and practical issues facing overseas businesses as they expand into the United States. Earning a Band 2 ranking, one Chambers source characterized her as “very analytical and solution-oriented.”
With an international practice in franchising law, Krakus prepares franchise programs and guides clients through franchise compliance issues and facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. She also assists her franchise clients in avoiding litigation through proactive counsel. Krakus has consistently earned high honors from Chambers as one of the Global Market Leaders in Chambers Global and is ranked in Band 2 in Franchise Law nationally, commended for her “extensive experience in handling a range of corporate and M&A matters for franchisor clients.”
Chambers Global rankings are based on client and peer references and Chambers’ own independent research. Attorneys are ranked based on their legal knowledge, experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service. Because of the in-depth research conducted by Chambers’ dedicated and experienced team of researchers, their legal rankings are among the most thorough and independent in the industry.
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