Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Chambers Review
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher boasts a preeminent litigation practice that offers top-quality work on an impressive range of bet-the-company civil and securities disputes. The firm is much admired for its experienced bench of litigators, fielding extensive trial and appellate expertise. Its lawyers act in major commercial litigation, including consumer class actions, large contract disputes and cross-border cases. The group regularly handles high-stakes securities disputes such as M&A and takeover litigation, as well as advising public companies on derivative suits and class actions. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients, including industry-leading technology companies and financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn reached a settlement on behalf of Jay-Z and SCLiquor in a dispute with Bacardi in connection with the value of D'Usse, a premium cognac company co-owned by SCLiquor and Bacardi subsidiary Empire Investments.
Strengths
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"The team provides exceptional service and responsiveness, and has a tremendous sense of the market and what corporate clients require."
"Gibson Dunn is a standout firm. They are very creative and knowledgeable about the trends in recent cases. They have a lot to add to any defense groups."
"They are responsive, unfailingly respectful and extraordinarily hard-working."
"The team provides exceptional service and responsiveness, and has a tremendous sense of the market and what corporate clients require."
"Gibson Dunn is a standout firm. They are very creative and knowledgeable about the trends in recent cases. They have a lot to add to any defense groups."
"They are responsive, unfailingly respectful and extraordinarily hard-working."
Notable Practitioners
Orin Snyder specializes in high-stakes commercial disputes and frequently appears in trials. He acts for leading corporations and individuals in the media, technology and life sciences spaces facing significant class action suits and contract disputes, among other matters.
"The only person I would hire in a crisis. Orin is strategic, brilliant and able to find a solution to any issue."
"Orin is a very aggressive and capable litigator who fights hard and knows his way around commercial litigation and the courtroom."
Lauren Goldman focuses on appellate litigation, and offers extensive experience in state and federal courts across the USA, including several appearances in the Ninth Circuit. She handles a range of concerns spanning contractual disputes, fraud and consumer class actions.
"I trust her with the highest stakes matters. She thinks strategically; she's one of the finest writers I've worked with, and she understands client service."
Anne Champion draws on her trial experience in federal and state court to represent individual and corporate clients in complex disputes across the array of commercial litigation, including cross-border disputes. Her litigation capabilities are bolstered by her international arbitration experience.
"Anne is a true professional in all respects. Her legal expertise, wise counsel and commitment to client support are invaluable."
"She is an excellent steward of our interests, she understands our business well and provides excellent service to us."
"She is an extraordinary lawyer and person. Her legal and communication skills, as well as her emotional intelligence, are unparalleled."
Mary Beth Maloney is recognized for her experience assisting a wide range of clients with securities fraud actions brought by both shareholders and government agencies.
"She is smart, quick-thinking and can manage unexpected situations very well."
"Mary is very helpful, she will attack an issues from about ten different directions before giving up."
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