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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

USA 2026

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USA

Leading firm in USA 2026

Top figures

5

Offices

565

Company Size

1922

Established Year

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Overview

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Bass, Berry & Sims is an independent, nationally recognized firm dedicated to delivering high-caliber counsel and exceptional service to middle market companies across industry sectors. For over a century, our team has partnered with clients on sophisticated transactions, significant litigation and investigations, and international regulatory matters. We collaborate across practice areas, industries, and geographies to provide innovative, business-focused solutions that create measurable value.

Industry sectors (13)

  • Healthcare
  • Private Equity
  • Banks & Financial Institutions
  • Consumer Products & Retail
  • Energy, Infrastructure & Utilities
  • Government Contractors
  • Higher Education
  • Hospitality
  • IP, Media & Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Real Estate & Construction

Capabilities (14)

  • Compliance & Government Investigations
  • Corporate & Securities
  • Employee Benefits
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare Law
  • International
  • IP, Media & Technology
  • Labor & Employment
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Healthcare Fraud & Abuse
  • Public Finance
  • Public Policy
  • Real Estate, Environmental & Construction Law
  • Tax

Key people

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

  • Todd Rolapp

    Managing Partner

  • Jason W. Gordon

    Chicago Office Managing Partner

  • Thaddeus R. McBride

    Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner

  • Russell E. Stair

    Knoxville Office Managing Partner

  • T. Gaillard Uhlhorn

    Memphis Office Managing Partner

Notable work

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Sycamore Partners Acquires Walgreens Boots Alliance for a Total Transaction Valued Up To $23.7 Billion

2025Completed

We represented PE firm Sycamore Partners in its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance; matter valued up to $23.7B.

Bass, Berry & Sims Represents AMSURG in Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Ascension

Ongoing

We represented AMSURG in sale to Ascension; the firm has advised 250+ center ASC network for 30+ years.

Bass, Berry & Sims Represents Health System in Data Breach

2026Completed

Defended major health system in 24 class actions tied to massive US healthcare data breach affecting 11 million people.

Ranked Offices at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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USA - Head office

Tennessee

21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, TN 37203, Nashville

www.bassberry.com

+1 615 742 6200

USA

Illinois

300 North LaSalle Drive, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Chicago

Tennessee

1700 Riverview Tower, 900 S Gay Street, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, TN 37902, Knoxville

Tennessee

The Tower at Peabody Place 100 Peabody Place, Suite 1300, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, TN 38103, Memphis

District of Columbia

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA, DC 20004, Washington, DC

Ranked Departments at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC (17)

District of Columbia

Tennessee

USA - Nationwide

Ranked Individuals at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC (73)

District of Columbia

Illinois

Tennessee

Top figures

5

Offices

565

Company Size

1922

Established Year

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