Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 4
About
Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Litigation:
The practice represents clients on complex domestic and cross-border disputes, including securities class action, share purchase, shareholder litigation, corporate conduct, business tort litigation, joint venture, mergers and acquisitions, financial services, insurance, antitrust and competition-related controversies. Clients include special litigation committees, board of directors, issuers and underwriters.
Chambers Review
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson fields a strong track record in a range of commercial, securities and regulatory disputes. It regularly defends financial services clients in multijurisdictional actions, alongside representing high-profile individuals and public sector entities. It also acts on complex commercial litigation for an impressive range of clients, acting on matters including real estate, insurance and bankruptcy disputes. It has a significant market share in antitrust proceedings. The firm is increasingly recognized for its handling of securities disputes arising from issues such as takeover contests and mergers.
Work Highlights
- Fried Frank represented Mechoshade Systems in litigation brought by Twitchell Technical Products regarding the enforceability of certain restrictive covenants included in distribution agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They respond quickly and with urgency to our requests and we feel like we are a priority to them."
"Whenever we have needed expertise, the firm has brought strong people with deep and relevant experience. They are very responsive and provide high-service levels."
"They are always available to jump on the phone to address urgent topics."
"They respond quickly and with urgency to our requests and we feel like we are a priority to them."
"Whenever we have needed expertise, the firm has brought strong people with deep and relevant experience. They are very responsive and provide high-service levels."
"They are always available to jump on the phone to address urgent topics."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Luftglass acts on a range of securities and M&A litigation, including class actions and corporate governance disputes.
"He is able to take complex legal terms and processes and put them in plain English for the non-lawyer. He has a very calming demeanor to keep everyone on strong footing."
"He is one of our most trusted advisers and if I have a question I need to work through I can always call him and he will have a ready, thoughtful answer."
"He is excellent in his ability to simplify and focus us on what is critical."
Peter Simmons acts for private equity firms, investment banks and corporate issuers in diverse securities litigation concerns, including stock-drop litigation and securities fraud class actions.
"He is an excellent litigator who provides excellent advice with good risk trade-off."
"Peter Simmons is an excellent attorney. He is smart, easy to work with and very client-focused."
"He's easy to work with, very credible and provides practical advice."