Litigation: Securities
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King & Spalding LLP has a well-established dispute resolution team providing excellent coverage for a wide range of local and national clients. It has noted ability in relation to the representation of clients in the energy industry. The firm handles securities cases and white-collar defense in addition to high-stakes commercial litigation. Its further proficiency in handling class actions and international arbitrations adds to the comprehensive coverage afforded to clients by the practice group.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding LLP successfully represented Microsoft before the 11th Circuit in connection with a multibillion-dollar Lanham Act dispute filed by TocMail. TocMail accused Microsoft of misleading advertisements relating to SafeLinks, a link-scanning and sonar-detonation component of Microsoft’s Office 365 suite.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"King & Spalding has lots of resources to pull on."
"The King & Spalding's litigation team is very strong."
"Their exceptional expertise and dedication to excellence truly set them apart. Communication with the team is always clear and timely. They take the time to explain legal concepts in a way that I can easily understand, ensuring that I feel well informed and empowered throughout the process."
"King & Spalding has lots of resources to pull on."
"The King & Spalding's litigation team is very strong."
"Their exceptional expertise and dedication to excellence truly set them apart. Communication with the team is always clear and timely. They take the time to explain legal concepts in a way that I can easily understand, ensuring that I feel well informed and empowered throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
King & Spalding partner Kim Bueno is an experienced trial lawyer who excels in the handling of complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases.
"Kim is a terrific litigator and a wonderful person to work with."
"She is a true superstar in terms of being a first chair high-stakes trial lawyer. Kim is second to none."
"She is an excellent trial lawyer and a great advocate for the company. Kim gets results and is also great at working with other lawyers outside of her firm."
Mary-Olga Lovett is well reputed for her frequent appearances defending clients in bet-the-company cases.
"Mary is a terrific trial lawyer."
"Mary is an experienced and well-regarded trial attorney who handles complex cases with aplomb."
"What truly sets her apart is unwavering commitment to their clients' best interests. She approaches cases with genuine empathy and a dedication to achieving the best possible outcome."
Paul Bessette acts on behalf of corporations and their directors and officers in high-stakes securities litigation. His experience also includes enforcement actions.
"Paul is great at handling complexity."
"Paul is a really well-spoken advocate. He is very succinct."
Tracie Renfroe wins particular praise for her trial skills, with considerable expertise across environment, product liability and general commercial litigation.
"Tracie is an excellent attorney."
Edward Fernandes represents clients during litigation and trials from the Austin office in a range of commercial disputes.
"Edward is well regarded."
"He is a true trial lawyer with plenty of jury and bench trials, as well as arbitration hearings, under his belt. He is strategic, tactical and doesn't miss a thing. If I'm dealing with a high-stakes matter that's headed to trial, Ed is at the top of the list of lawyers I would call."
Michael Biles is adept at defending clients in securities class actions.
"He is a very gifted litigator."
Veronica Moyé has developed an impressive reputation as a go-to litigator in a range of commercial disputes.
"She is a terrific trial lawyer who is exceptional in engaging with the local judges and juries. She is just so comfortable in the courtroom."
"Veronica is a superstar litigator."
"She has a good client base and does good work."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Texas
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