Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

Sandra Goldstein has a formidable reputation for her successful handling of M&A litigation, while also gaining praise for her handling of high-value securities class actions.

"She is a really terrific, forceful advocate. She won't be pushed around."

"She's incredibly knowledgeable. Her depth of experience is very valuable and she's really good about helping us know how to navigate certain areas."

Jay Lefkowitz wins plaudits from sources for his work in commercial disputes, offering notable strength in disputes arising from the healthcare and pharmaceutical spaces. He is particularly well versed in appellate proceedings.

"Jay is a phenomenal appellate lawyer and excellent writer."

"He is very thoughtful in the way he approaches litigation and he looks for creative solutions to difficult challenges."

Aaron Marks offers excellent experience in trial proceedings arising from a range of civil disputes, including major consumer class actions, trade secrets and breach of contract cases.

"He's very smart and strategic."

"Aaron is amazing. We do win with him."

Matthew Solum offers extensive experience representing major corporate issuers and their officers and directors in class actions and derivative suits with diverse causes of action.

"His demeanor in front of judges is phenomenal and he's always respectful in making sure he gets his points across. He really represents us well."

Joshua Greenblatt represents a strong choice for private equity sponsors, corporates and individuals seeking expertise in complex business disputes, restructurings and securities litigation.

"Josh is an extraordinary lawyer. He is highly sophisticated, deeply knowledgeable and performs at the highest possible level on behalf of his clients."

"Josh is smart, responsive and strategic. He is good at brainstorming with general counsel, and he reads the room to protect those who need it."

Atif Khawaja is noted for his work on a broad range of commercial litigation concerns. His recent work includes disputes over licensing and financing, as well as contractual litigation.

"Atif is very down to earth and knows his subject matter. His client interface is excellent, he has great strength, and he's approachable at any time."

"I find him to be very business-minded. He takes the time to get to know the company and what our risk tolerances are."

Stefan Atkinson excels in defending against shareholder class actions, alongside significant experience in M&A-related disputes. His securities expertise complements his broader capabilities in commercial litigation.

"Stefan is a very personable."

"He is a talented attorney and trusted adviser."