Litigation: General Commercial
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+1 804 788 8200Chambers Review
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is an international law firm with a longstanding presence in the Virginia litigation market. The group is renowned for the strength of its bench and significant international clientele. It handles high-stakes disputes involving business and contractual litigation, and is noted for its deep knowledge of the environmental space. The firm represents clients in the financial services, healthcare, energy, aviation and retail sectors.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented Alva Laval in a cost recovery action for alleged petroleum and other contamination at a site last owned by a predecessor company in 1965.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hunton Andrews Kurth continues to demonstrate the ability to put together just the right teams based on the needs of the business. They are incredibly efficient and timely."
"The team is solid as a rock. They inspire trust and confidence and provide invaluable perspective."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth continues to demonstrate the ability to put together just the right teams based on the needs of the business. They are incredibly efficient and timely."
"The team is solid as a rock. They inspire trust and confidence and provide invaluable perspective."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Slater Jr has a sterling reputation in the market for his abilities as a trial lawyer. He is known for his handling of complex litigation such as IP, antitrust and franchise disputes, drawing on extensive courtroom experience.
"He is fantastic."
Elbert Lin has impressive skills in trial and appellate matters, including high-profile US Supreme Court mandates. He advises clients from a wide range of industries including media, energy and product manufacture.
"He is an amazing thinker, strategist and oral advocate."
Michael Shebelskie maintains a strong reputation for his wide-ranging civil disputes practice, which includes both trial and appellate proceedings. His caseload includes IP disputes, breach of contract claims and product liability actions, as well as trusts litigation.
"I couldn’t imagine a more competent, skilled, knowledgeable and experienced attorney than Michael Shebelskie."
Edward Fuhr heads the securities litigation team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. He is a fine choice of counsel for derivative suits and class actions at trial and appellate level. He is also recognized for his expert handling of large-scale internal investigations and administrative proceedings conducted by the DOJ and SEC.
"He is a really good lawyer."
Matthew Bosher is an experienced civil litigator whose practice includes a range of securities disputes, SEC enforcement proceedings and commercial claims such as breaches of contract. He has significant expertise in advising financial industry clients.
"He is our trusted counsel due to his technical expertise and responsiveness."
Ranked Lawyers at
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