Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Provided by Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
For more than a century, clients have turned to Hughes Hubbard & Reed litigators for practical solutions to their most complex legal disputes.
Hailed as a “litigation powerhouse” by Law360, our strength stems from the depth and breadth of our experience in litigating at all court levels and administrative bodies in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, white-collar crime, intellectual property and securities litigation. Our capabilities are complemented by a top-ranked international practice.
We have a successful track record of serving as national coordinating counsel in numerous complex cases, defending high-stakes class actions and negotiating historic settlements. With a relentless focus on delivering results, our lawyers stand ready to guide clients through every stage of litigation. While we seek to resolve litigation as early as possible, we also possess the experience and resources to try cases to verdict.
We know what matters most to our clients are results. And our results speak for themselves.
Chambers Review
Hughes Hubbard & Reed boasts a broad commercial litigation practice which represents a diverse client base, including significant players in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and professional services sectors. The firm hosts a bench of experienced litigators with capabilities spanning contractual disputes, securities litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. It is regularly engaged by global clients on sophisticated cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Hughes Hubbard & Reed continued to represent the Danish Customs and Tax Administration in multidistrict litigation regarding substantial tax reimbursements claimed by various international pension funds on shares not owned by those funds, including defending against counterclaims and assisting in litigation outside the US.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their service provides thorough, tremendous advocacy on behalf of their clients. They always make the most relevant arguments and they find the key relevant issues. They are very skillful lawyers for sure."
"They are highly experienced, practical and solution-oriented counsel."
"Each member of the team has exceptional experience in their specific areas, which contributes to a robust team."
"Their service provides thorough, tremendous advocacy on behalf of their clients. They always make the most relevant arguments and they find the key relevant issues. They are very skillful lawyers for sure."
"They are highly experienced, practical and solution-oriented counsel."
"Each member of the team has exceptional experience in their specific areas, which contributes to a robust team."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Weiner is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer whose clients include major pharmaceutical companies. He also offers notable strengths in art litigation and international arbitration.
"He is personable, practical and thinks about issues from all angles. He's not just focused on the law but also the reputational issues involved."
"He's a smart, creative lawyer who makes complicated issues easily digestible."
William Maguire comes recommended for his representation of auditors in large securities matters, and also has an active regulatory and commercial litigation practice.
"He is a terrific advocate who writes and thinks well and is very good in court. He simplifies a lot of the issues and clarifies a lot of matters."
"Bill is great to work with, he knows our company well and is always on top of the relevant and developing case law."