Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Provided by Dechert LLP
We represent a range of industries in commercial agreements, consumer fraud, insurance and banking, false advertising, corporate governance and M&A-related claims. Recognized for our multi-jurisdictional capabilities and deep expertise, we devise litigation strategy, manage virtual law firms, facilitate pre-trial resolutions to commercial disputes, defeat class certification, manage e-discovery, obtain summary judgments or voluntary dismissal of claims, negotiate favorable settlements and prevail at trial.
Securities Litigation: Dechert is recognized as one of the foremost defenders against complex, high-stakes litigation in the country. Our experienced lawyers bring an invaluable perspective and credibility that comes from being in the shoes of government decision makers.
White Collar and Investigations: Dechert’s acclaimed white collar lawyers defend clients facing allegations of financial and business crimes and related civil and class action litigation. We handle all phases of an investigation, and when litigation is unavoidable, implement a comprehensive strategy of relentless advocacy to secure the interests and well-being of our clients.
Financial Services Litigation: Our fund litigators are involved in all of the strategic legal issues currently affecting the industry, representing many leading fund complexes and boards, hedge funds and banking institutions as well as working closely with industry organizations.
Chambers Review
Dechert is recognized by the market for its range of capabilities in litigation. It possesses great strength in white-collar criminal defense as well as in the full gamut of civil disputes. The firm is frequently retained on cross-border matters, including large cross-border investigations and international insolvency work. It is also highlighted for its notable securities practice. It boasts a significant track record of success in appellate suits filed across multiple circuits.
Work Highlights
- Dechert represented CIM Real Estate in litigation related to mezzanine loans they provided to HFZ Capital Group, a real estate developer, who subsequently defaulted on the loans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very committed and always attentive to our requests."
"Dechert provides excellent quality throughout."
"They are very committed and always attentive to our requests."
"Dechert provides excellent quality throughout."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Levander acts for top clients in big-ticket securities class actions and shareholder disputes, drawing on his notable regulatory expertise. His civil litigation practice complements his notable strength in criminal proceedings.
"He's an incredibly talented and effective litigator."
Gary Mennitt regularly advises clients on cross-border disputes. He offers particular expertise in insolvency litigation.
"Gary is a thoughtful, commercial and efficient expert in a range of litigation practice areas."
"He is a very practical and excellent trial lawyer who is excellent at applying practical approaches to resolve and win cases."
"He has a very nice style to him that works well when trying to get information from his opposition."