Withers Bergman Bolsters U.S. Litigation Team

New York – June 30, 2014 – The international law firm Withers Bergman announced today that veteran attorney Dean Nicyper has joined the firm’s litigation practice. Mr. Nicyper, who is based in New York, joins from Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP.

“Dean has an impressive record of successfully representing a wide breadth of clients in and out of the courtroom, bringing matters involving commercial disputes, art fraud, mergers and acquisitions, securities litigation, and intellectual property disputes to a favorable conclusion,” said Ivan Sacks, Global Chairman of Withers Bergman. “His expertise blends seamlessly with our existing litigation team in New York, adding powerfully to our depth in that group. Also, we expect Dean’s extraordinary experience in acting for litigants in the art world to contribute to our market-leading art law practice.”

Mr. Nicyper focuses on commercial disputes, securities litigation and investigations, art law, intellectual property and product liability, among other areas. He has handled trials and cases in federal and state courts around the country and his clients have ranged from major international investment institutions to the world’s leading art auction houses. He currently serves as Chair of the Art Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.

“Withers Bergman offers a natural fit for my practice and I look forward to contributing to a culture of collaboration across practice groups,” said Mr. Nicyper. “I’m confident that joining the firm will provide immediate benefits to both my existing clients and those who have long been represented by Withers Bergman.”

Mr. Nicyper graduated magna cum laude from American University, Washington College of Law.

About Withers Bergman LLP

Withers Bergman LLP and its affiliated entities (collectively Withersworldwide) have advised successful individuals, families and institutions on their business and personal legal needs both at home and abroad for more than 100 years. The firm has some 350 attorneys in 12 offices spread across Europe, US, the Caribbean and Asia. The firm represents private clients and private enterprises with respect to all their personal and commercial legal needs.