Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Kasowitz Benson Torres is a specialized litigation firm, well regarded for its expert handling of sophisticated commercial claims. It acts on disputes such as market manipulation suits, antitrust conspiracy claims and creditors' actions brought against private equity firms. The firm has a respected practice acting for plaintiffs in complex securities cases, including matters arising from the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also represents hedge fund clients in significant opt-out disputes against issuers. Its diverse client base comprises senior professionals, private equity investors, governmental entities and multinational corporations.
Work Highlights
- Kasowitz represented Angelo Gordon, Waterfall Asset Management, One William Street and Libremax Capital in litigation involving over $2 billion in notes issued by the National Collegiate Student Loans Trusts, concerning management and control of the Trusts.
Strengths
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"They're excellent lawyers who achieve great results. Kasowitz has a deep bench of experienced and well-trained advocates."
"The firm provides high-quality client service and litigate cases efficiently and effectively without overspending. They deliver high value to clients."
"The team provides unflappable effort along with strategic outside-the-box thinking. They are creative in terms of finding solutions."
"They're excellent lawyers who achieve great results. Kasowitz has a deep bench of experienced and well-trained advocates."
"The firm provides high-quality client service and litigate cases efficiently and effectively without overspending. They deliver high value to clients."
"The team provides unflappable effort along with strategic outside-the-box thinking. They are creative in terms of finding solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Tountas is a go-to litigator and experienced trial lawyer sought after by a wide array of funds to handle complex actions involving securities fraud and creditor's rights.
"He carries himself in a professional manner in negotiations. He's communicative and keeps the whole team informed through the process. He's good at coaching his clients."
"Steve is a smart, strategic thinker who is in the know when it comes to all the players in the securities Bar. He knows how to move a case forward."
"Stephen is an excellent lawyer who is a zealous advocate for his clients, while keeping a close eye on the business and practical realities of litigation."
Marc Kasowitz is held in high regard for his broad civil litigation capabilities, which span from high-stakes commercial litigation to major securities cases. He advises clients on both the defense and plaintiffs' sides.
"He has infinite capacity and the ability to be immersed deeply in such a multitude of matters."
"He's always available if I need him."
"Marc has a brilliant legal mind but is also practical. He understands our company and figures out a way to match legal strategies."
Michael Hanin regularly acts for investment funds in major litigation related to credit assets and mortgage-backed securities. He also draws on significant trial experience in a range of commercial matters.
"He's tireless, no one works harder than he does. He achieves results, clients like working with him and he provides excellent legal work."
"I can pick up the phone and he will always answer."
"His creativity is what I find most helpful working with him but he's also open to solutions provided by others."
Sheron Korpus is experienced handling commercial and securities litigation and focuses his practice on the representation of institutional investors and hedge funds in structured finance-related disputes.
"He is a really strategic thinker; he's easy to work with and very tough when needs be. He is adversarial when required while being diplomatic. He can adjust acutely to a given audience."
"Sheron is very smart and strategic. He offers very commercial advice."
"He is strategic, committed to his clients and a ferociously hard worker as well as a highly effective courtroom lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
New York