Nico van Aelstyn

“I had heard of Larry Watanabe’s great reputation long before I worked with him. He more than lived up to it. He and his colleague Victoria Gamble reached out to me with a specific opportunity of which I was not aware though I’d been “half-looking” for a while. To be frank, I was skeptical of the opportunities that he presented. I soon learned a lot. Larry’s deep knowledge of the legal market, the players, and soon thereafter of me and my practice, is indeed impressive. He and Victoria listened and worked to address concerns, educating me about other opportunities and developments in the market that were important contextual factors – and going the extra mile to make it work at the firm where I landed. What really makes him so good though – and that distinguishes him in this field – is the wisdom and steady, calm focus that he brings to bear on all aspects of a process that is inherently stressful and often requires reflection. I should add that my transition was not a “big” one and yet I never felt neglected nor pressured. Both lawyers and firms can place their trust in Larry with confidence and peace of mind.”