About the firm
A firm built on judgment, discretion and the resolve to see a matter through.
Sterling & Co. has advised businesses, executives and families since 1988. We are partner-led by design — senior counsel who frame the real question, do the work themselves, and stay close from the first call to the final signature. We know when to settle and when to litigate, and we never lose sight of the result you came to us for.
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$3.6B
In transactions advised
1,400+
Matters resolved
38
Years of practice
94%
Of clients return or refer
How we work
A measured path from first call to resolution
No mystery, no surprises on the invoice. You always know where the matter stands and what comes next.
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Consultation
A confidential conversation to understand the matter, the stakes and the outcome you need — and an honest read on whether we are the right firm.
02
Strategy
A clear plan with the options, the risks and a fixed scope. You approve the approach and the fee before any work begins.
03
Representation
A partner does the work and keeps you informed at every turn — prepared as though every matter could go to a hearing.
04
Resolution
The matter closes cleanly, with the documentation and counsel to keep it closed — and a relationship ready for whatever comes next.
Our attorneys
A partner on every matter, start to finish
Senior counsel who do the work themselves — no hand-off to a name you never meet.
Eleanor Sterling
Managing Partner
Corporate & M&A
Marcus Whitfield
Partner, Litigation
Disputes & arbitration
Priya Anand
Partner, Tax
Financial & tax advisory
James Caldwell
Partner, Private Client
Estates & succession
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Facing a decision that matters? Let’s talk it through.
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