HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, has been ranked in The Legal 500 United States 2026 for the first time, earning recognition in two practice areas: General Commercial Disputes (Mid-Market) and M&A: Middle-Market. Additionally, Allan Galis, who leads the firm’s Litigation group, has been highlighted as a “recommended lawyer.”

The rankings place HunterMaclean among an elite group of firms selected through one of the most exhaustive editorial processes in the legal industry. Unlike recognition based on submissions alone, The Legal 500 conducts in-depth research including thousands of interviews with corporate counsel and business leaders, evaluating firms on the sophistication of their work, client outcomes, and the strength of their teams at every level.

HunterMaclean's inclusion spans both litigation and transactional work, a combination that speaks to the firm's range and the depth of its practices.

"This ranking means a lot because of how it's earned. Legal 500’s researchers speak directly to clients and look hard at outcomes. That's the kind of recognition that actually says something," said Litigation leader, Allan
Galis.

"Middle-market M&A work requires both precision and creativity, and I'm proud of the team we've built to do that well. Being included in The Legal 500 for the first time is a real point of pride for all of us," said Louann
Bronstein, who leads the firm's Corporate practice.