Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

Lawrence Portnoy demonstrates impressive capability in M&A disputes, often for public company clients. He is highly adept at defending against securities class actions, including ERISA cases.

"Larry is a pro. He is a smart lawyer who does a great job and advocates well in the courtroom."

James Rouhandeh regularly appears in the most significant securities cases for a host of major corporate issuer and banking clients. He is often involved in matters such as post-IPO disputes, RMBS-related claims and wider securities class actions.

"James is a well-recognized and highly effective trial lawyer who is incredibly strategic and proactive in seeking positive outcomes for his clients."

"He's a super smart and effective advocate."

"He leads a good team and he's a strong and thoughtful securities lawyer."

Edmund Polubinski represents clients in complex disputes involving securities fraud and M&A. He is prominent in litigation arising from a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, finance and cryptocurrency.

"I never doubt his level of involvement or the seriousness and care he'll take with a matter. He brings a sense of calm that I appreciate when the stakes are so high."

"Ted is about the best I've ever seen at engaging with high-level execs and getting them on board. He really gets the best performance out of them."

"His handling of work is extraordinary and I have very much come to value his availability and support."

Charles Duggan regularly represents issuers, financial institutions and high-ranking individuals in securities litigation. His recent experience includes representing financial institutions as underwriters in cases relating to stock and bond offerings.

"Charles is hard-working, diligent and a very good writer."

"Charles is the smartest lawyer I know. He is incredibly thoughtful about thinking ahead."

Dana Seshens possesses an impressive breadth of securities and commercial litigation expertise, with experience handling disputes involving IPOs, mergers and acquisitions and trade secrets.

"She is an engaging and careful lawyer, someone who always thinks of her clients and is collaborative and creative."

"Dana is reasonable, commercial and aggressive in representing her clients."

"She has such a pleasant and formal way of communicating concepts and a high degree of expertise."

Andrew Ditchfield focuses on complex M&A and wider securities litigation, with notable experience in pre-transaction shareholder disputes.

"Andrew is a fantastic, witty, and incredibly impressive and persuasive attorney.

"He is highly knowledgeable and thinks well on his feet."

Benjamin Kaminetzky excels in complex bankruptcy related litigation as part of a broad based commercial disputes practice. He focuses his practice substantially on the representation of financial institutions.

"Ben consistently demonstrates his skills while addressing difficult matters."

"He is a plainspoken and direct advocate. He's effective."

"Ben is an excellent litigator who is to the point, analytical and business-minded."

Brian Weinstein is adept in a broad array of complex commercial disputes including contract, RMBS and bankruptcy related matters, with particular expertise in representing banking and finance sector clients.

"He's a steady, thoughtful and measured lawyer."