NEW YORK, NY. — Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that New York City-based Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe, a recognized full-service 50-attorney law firm, will combine with the firm effective February 2, 2026.
The combination simultaneously provides Spencer Fane entry into the largest legal market in the world while also giving Golenbock professionals access to a combined firm of 700 attorneys and 31 offices across the nation.
Expanded geography and practice depth are just two of the many ways that the combination adds value to each firm and its clients.
“This combination is about more than expanding our reach – it’s about joining with a firm that shares our philosophy of putting clients first and fostering a collaborative, values-driven culture,” Golenbock Managing Partner Jeffrey S. Berger said. “Spencer Fane demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a reputation for innovation that align perfectly with our own. Together, we are determined to provide even greater support and enhanced capabilities to clients at both our firms.”
Founded in 1982, Golenbock has built a reputation for excellence across a broad range of practice areas with deep experience and a “strong track record” in corporate, M&A, and capital financing work, according to Chambers USA. Golenbock’s litigation department has also been recognized by Chambers Spotlight New York Guide 2026 for excellence in commercial litigation. The firm’s attorneys are known for delivering creative, practical solutions for private equity and venture funds, mid-market businesses, multinational enterprises and high net-worth individuals.
“We have long recognized the opportunity to serve clients in the New York market, but we have also been determined to find a group that meets two more important criteria for our firm – aligning with our firm culturally while also adding distinctive value to our clients,” Spencer Fane Chair Patrick J. Whalen said. “We’ve been delighted to find Golenbock professionals to be an exceptional fit when it comes to those key characteristics that mean the most to our firm and clients.”
As the fastest-growing law firm in the nation, according to The American Lawyer, Spencer Fane has been singled out as “a case study on how a law firm can add market share, climb the rankings, and grow profits, all at the same time.” The firm’s growth has been driven by its commitment to culture and core values that include humility, collaboration, inclusivity, and a fierce resolve to win on behalf of clients. The firm’s decision to make culture its strategy is also reflected in its standing as the only law firm in the nation to receive a perfect rating by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms listing. More recently, the firm has also caught the attention of Bloomberg and Financial Times, which each recognized Spencer Fane as an inaugural Leading Law Firm honoree and shortlisted the firm for the Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2025, respectively.
“Our combination represents an exciting step forward for both firms as we remain committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Golenbock Chair Andrew C. Peskoe. “The Spencer Fane platform, collaborative culture, and bold approach to redefining the traditional law firm model could not be better complements to our client-first philosophy. The firm also has tremendous breadth in its service offerings which will lead to even greater value and innovative solutions as we meet the evolving needs of clients.”
About Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe
In 1982, the Golenbock law firm was founded with a single goal: to start a new law firm focused on providing high quality legal services, staffed by attorneys trained at the best law firms, and free of the layers of professional and administrative bureaucracy that drive up legal costs without benefiting clients. That concept has developed into Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP, which now has grown to 50 attorneys while adhering to the founders’ original goals and focus. The firm’s practice focuses on serving clients in areas ranging from corporate, M&A, venture capital and securities, corporate finance, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, bankruptcy, labor and employment and tax. The firm also takes pride in its food, beverage and hospitality practice. For more information, visit golenbock.com.
About Spencer Fane
Spencer Fane is a full‑service business law firm built on a culture‑first strategy that prioritizes continuously unlocking value for clients while also standing as one of the highest performing firms nationally in workplace satisfaction. With more than 600 attorneys across 30 offices nationwide, the firm provides clients direct access to firm leadership and a different approach to engaging outside counsel. Clients rely on Spencer Fane for comprehensive counsel across a broad array of practices, including banking and financial services, corporate and business transactions, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate, health care, intellectual property, labor and employment, environment and energy, and tax, trust and estates. Additionally, as part of the firm’s new organizational redesign, the firm’s attorneys have created 80+ client facing market teams to solve a variety of emerging challenges facing the business community. For more information, visit spencerfane.com or follow @spencerfane.