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Katten has an established practice servicing a diverse client base, including major financial institutions, asset managers, public companies and their executives. It is particularly sought out by prominent names in the life sciences sector. The firm hosts a respectable bench of experienced securities litigators whose expertise runs the gamut of securities fraud, shareholder and M&A litigation.
Work Highlights
- Katten successfully represented the former CEO, CFO, VP-Finance and Manager of Emerging Markets of Frutarom, obtaining dismissal of securities class action claims and prevailing on Second Circuit appeal.
Strengths
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"Katten is very customer-focused. Services levels are high. They are responsive and available. What's more, they've taken the time to learn our business and understand the company."
"The Katten securities team understands the federal securities landscape, can work through complex fact patterns quickly, and achieves excellent results."
"All attorneys are communicative, responsive and easily reachable no matter the time of day. They are all well seasoned, experienced and pragmatic."
"Katten is very customer-focused. Services levels are high. They are responsive and available. What's more, they've taken the time to learn our business and understand the company."
"The Katten securities team understands the federal securities landscape, can work through complex fact patterns quickly, and achieves excellent results."
"All attorneys are communicative, responsive and easily reachable no matter the time of day. They are all well seasoned, experienced and pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Vanyo chairs the firm's securities litigation department and offers extensive experience in Section 10(b) class actions and shareholder derivative suits. He is a strong choice for public companies and their officers.
"He's experienced, knowledgeable, no-nonsense and gets things done for his clients. He is a real force on a team in moving a case forward."
"Bruce is a consummate strategist, he understands the complexity of securities litigation with granularity and he doesn't hesitate to be creative."
"He's a brilliant lawyer who is exceptionally creative."
Kevin Broughel regularly handles securities class actions and Delaware litigation as part of his wider commercial practice. He is a particularly strong choice for international clients or matters with a cross-border component.
"Kevin is extremely knowledgeable in the securities space across the board, both state and federal. He's practical, user-friendly, hard-working and responsive."
"He delivers timely, substantive attention to all of his matters. Kevin litigates his cases aggressively, while maintaining his cool in difficult situations."
"Kevin stands out for his sharp advocacy, keen eye for effective persuasion, and his ability to lead and coordinate a large team of lawyers towards a defined goal."
Jonathan Rotenberg is a strong choice for corporates and their senior executives when faced with complex securities and derivative actions, with particular experience in the life sciences sector.
"Jon is smart, decisive and strategic. He produces strong work product and exhibits sound judgment."
"Jonathan was responsive and provided timely and pragmatic advice in a complicated litigation with multiple parties."
"He is practical and efficient while being a zealous advocate for his clients."
David Crichlow has broad based commercial litigation experience, including handling complex contractual disputes. He is national chair of the commercial litigation group at Katten.
"He is a very good technical lawyer but also has the business acumen and can break down complex legal terms and theories for clients."
"David is an excellent attorney and case manager."
"He is strategic, protective and brilliant. When necessary, he is aggressive and is always focused on the end result, every step of the way."
Sarah Eichenberger has a wealth of experience advising public companies and financial institutions on securities class actions and derivative suits.
"Sarah is a very smart and thoughtful lawyer."