Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 957 7600Chambers Review
Cohen & Gresser is recognized for its strong, talented pool of litigators with a wealth of governmental experience. It is well regarded for its regulatory and white-collar practice, but also possesses significant capabilities in civil suits. The firm is regularly sought after by individuals and corporates for representation in securities class actions and derivative matters, as well as financial clients in various shareholder and product litigation. It has experience handling a vast range of commercial cases, including IP, employment and corporate disputes. The firm's growing international presence further strengthens its handling of cross-border proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Cohen & Gresser represented Goldman Sachs on appeal in a case alleging a group boycott among investment banks against the plaintiff's patented securitization model for financing airport terminal construction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are smart, creative and willing to try difficult strategies and aggressive approaches."
"The firm is responsive and demonstrates a strong understanding of the client's needs."
"They have a great sense of legal precedent and strong analytical and argumentation skills."
"They are smart, creative and willing to try difficult strategies and aggressive approaches."
"The firm is responsive and demonstrates a strong understanding of the client's needs."
"They have a great sense of legal precedent and strong analytical and argumentation skills."
Notable Practitioners
Lawrence Gresser is a fine choice of counsel for blue-chip clients facing matters ranging from M&A litigation and joint venture disputes to antitrust cases.
Mark Cohen draws praise for his handling of securities class actions and derivative suits, as well as SEC enforcement proceedings.
"I think the world of him. He's a fabulous, smart and thoughtful lawyer."