Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
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King & Spalding LLP is noted for its broad-based commercial litigation strength acting on behalf of a diverse client base including those in the manufacturing, healthcare and aviation sectors. The firm's areas of expertise span securities class actions and derivative suits, product liability claims and an array of contractual disputes.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented MapleWood Partners in Delaware District Court litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by a large investor.
Strengths
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"The team is wonderful. The firm adds the talent to round out the team and ensure we have the resources we need to best support the case. They build the right team."
"The firm is well versed in sophisticated legal issues."
"I would choose them again. The lawyers are all fully briefed and speak from a shared understanding of the work."
"The team is wonderful. The firm adds the talent to round out the team and ensure we have the resources we need to best support the case. They build the right team."
"The firm is well versed in sophisticated legal issues."
"I would choose them again. The lawyers are all fully briefed and speak from a shared understanding of the work."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Miller is commended for his expertise in securities class actions, including defending clients against claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.
"Brian in my opinion is one of the absolute best litigation attorneys in Florida."
"He has a photographic memory."
"Brian has extensive knowledge of securities law and I would recommend him to handle the most sophisticated securities issues."
Samantha Kavanaugh is an experienced litigator who represents corporates in securities class actions and contract disputes.
"She is well liked and well regarded."
Cochair of King & Spalding's consumer product practice group Ursula Henninger is recognized for her expertise representing pharmaceutical, tobacco and other clients in complex product liability cases.
"Ursula has a deep understanding of our issues and is able to articulate and present them to juries in a digestible way."
Randall Bassett represents clients as first chair in wrongful death and personal injury cases. He is noted for his ability in tobacco-related litigation.
"Randall is a first-chair trial lawyer who has a personable, down-to-earth approach to communication."
Ross Linzer is noted for his commercial litigation experience, which includes representing corporates and their directors and officers in securities class and derivative actions.
"Ross is a great up-and-coming lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Florida