Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Provided by Jenner & Block LLP
Jenner & Block’s litigation department differentiates itself through its deep experience and abiding commitment to excellence. With more than 400 litigators and dispute lawyers in five offices, Jenner & Block is a leading practice for the most important litigation and arbitration matters facing companies. The firm’s known reputation and trusted experience for board-level counsel, internal investigations, complex commercial disputes and arbitrations position Jenner & Block to handle its clients’ most sensitive and sizeable matters, including massive disputes that can involve upwards of 1,000 lawyers at any time (including contract lawyers). Over a recent 18-month period, the firm’s lawyers tried more than 125 matters with more than US$30 billion at stake. The media recognized several litigation department successes including the Appellate and Supreme Court Practice’s perfect record during the October 2015 US Supreme Court term, winning seven cases on the merits, and the firm’s winning streak in patent appeals in the Federal Circuit. This track record of victories is evidence of what the firm does best: tries cases and takes them to appeal. Jenner & Block’s work is diverse, remarkable and noteworthy.
Chambers Review
Jenner & Block operates a broad commercial practice that fields experience in high-value breach of contract claims, product liability disputes and false advertising matters. It also has a highly rated practice in litigation involving music and the arts, representing artists and labels in IP and contractual disputes. The firm acts for a wide-ranging client base, which includes energy companies, manufacturing businesses and technology corporates. It is further noted for its handling of securities litigation and consumer class actions.
Work Highlights
- Jenner & Block represented Cresco Labs in breach of contract litigation against Fiorello Pharmaceuticals concerning an equity purchase agreement the two companies entered into in February 2018.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are incredible litigators who provide strong brief writing, are dedicated to the craft of lawyering and have a keen understanding of client needs."
"They are very thorough and incredibly responsive."
"They're always extremely thorough and thoughtful in their advice."
"They are incredible litigators who provide strong brief writing, are dedicated to the craft of lawyering and have a keen understanding of client needs."
"They are very thorough and incredibly responsive."
"They're always extremely thorough and thoughtful in their advice."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Ascher handles a diverse range of securities and broader financial litigation. His client base includes hedge funds, CMBS trusts and real estate companies.
"Stephen never loses sight of the obvious while at the same time noticing new angles, arguments and approaches that others don't."
"He has tons of experience and is reasonable and balanced as a lawyer. He provides very good advice and isn't reactionary."
"Stephen has an exceptional comprehension of capital markets. He understands the products and the law in and around those products better than anyone."
Joanna Wright has broad based commercial disputes experience and has handled bankruptcy, securities and product liability-related cases.
"She provides responsive no-nonsense advice and is willing to say things clients don't want to hear but professionally. She is really good at navigating difficult circumstances to get the right result."
"I consider her to be one of the more creative and tenacious litigators out there. She stands out for her ability to master complex cases quickly and her practical problem-solving."