Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
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Alston & Bird is retained by notable clients in diverse industry sectors, including banking, media, life sciences and insurance, to act on an array of complex commercial disputes. It hosts expertise across contractual disputes, bankruptcy, IP and securities cases.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird represented the Bank of Baroda in litigation brought against it and several other corporations and individuals for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and other business torts related to an alleged six-year corporate fraud that allegedly caused the collapse of NMC Healthcare and its affiliated entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They work well as a team, have deep knowledge and are responsive in a timely manner."
"They have the depth and breadth to handle all our legal needs and lawyers with the proper expertise. They provide great service and responsiveness."
"The team is extremely responsive and resourceful."
"They work well as a team, have deep knowledge and are responsive in a timely manner."
"They have the depth and breadth to handle all our legal needs and lawyers with the proper expertise. They provide great service and responsiveness."
"The team is extremely responsive and resourceful."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Hefter offers extensive experience in a broad range of civil disputes. His securities litigation practice encompasses shareholder class actions and derivative suits as well as M&A litigation.
Karl Geercken offers extensive expertise in domestic and cross-border commercial disputes. As co-leader of the firm's German practice team, he is an attractive choice for international clients.
"The level of service he provides is sophisticated and impressive."