Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
Contact number
+1 213 683 9100Chambers Review
Munger, Tolles & Olson is a renowned litigation outfit with strong credentials across commercial and securities disputes, counting household names and multinational corporations among its roster of clients. The firm offers comprehensive coverage in business-critical issues, ranging from antitrust, contractual disputes and IP to litigation arising from environmental disasters and industrial accidents. Calls upon a stable of leading trial and appellate advocates, notable for their breadth of expertise and deep experience.
Work Highlights
- Munger, Tolles & Olson defended Lyft in response to actions brought in California by private lawyers, the California Attorney General, the California Labor Commissioner, and several City Attorneys, and in Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Attorney General.
Strengths
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"They are terrific. Their advice and guidance is based on a solid foundation of past experience and insight into the needs and desired outcomes of the parties involved."
"MTO attorneys are excellent communicators, both with the clear and concise advice they provide and any timelines or deadlines necessary to provide that advice."
"The work quality is consistent and it is always done right the first time."
"They have a detailed and thoughtful approach that is very effective."
"They are terrific. Their advice and guidance is based on a solid foundation of past experience and insight into the needs and desired outcomes of the parties involved."
"MTO attorneys are excellent communicators, both with the clear and concise advice they provide and any timelines or deadlines necessary to provide that advice."
"The work quality is consistent and it is always done right the first time."
"They have a detailed and thoughtful approach that is very effective."
Notable Practitioners
Ronald Olson possesses a wealth of experience in commercial disputes and is regularly engaged to represent high-profile names in the technology and media sectors.
"Ronald is a phenomenal attorney."
Brad Brian is a respected litigator who is regularly called to handle the most high-stakes commercial disputes, with clients benefiting from his outstanding pedigree in bet-the-company litigation and his impressive trial skills.
"Brad Brian is a world-class litigator."
"He's a brilliant tactician and a spectacular trial lawyer."
"He's at the top of his game."
John Spiegel attracts universal praise for his expertise in sophisticated securities litigation, which is supplemented by a diverse practice in broader commercial litigation.
"He is always prepared and has tremendous experience."
"John is capable, knowledgeable and very experienced in representing public companies and their boards."
"John has a tremendous breadth of experience and knowledge, he is extremely thoughtful and strategic."
"John is a seasoned lawyer with great instincts."
Bethany Kristovich has represented an array of significant clients in product liability and mass tort litigation. She also has an active practice defending law firms in malpractice suits.
"Bethany is terrific."
"Bethany is an able and creative litigator."
"Bethany is a very talented lawyer; her unique strength is her ability to project manage large cases involving multiple lawyers and multiple firms. It's a rare skill."
Daniel Levin has a broad litigation practice which sees him regularly represent major companies in mass torts, class actions and environmental litigation. He also has notable experience in defending False Claims Act accusations.
"He is a foremost strategist, he knows litigation and he knows appeals."
"He is strategic and very professional."
John Gildersleeve is noted for his expertise acting for issuers and their officers and directors on securities class actions and shareholder derivative claims.
"John is very capable."
"His professionalism and ability to be steady and calm during the most stressful times is impressive."
Achyut Phadke focuses his practice on securities litigation on behalf of technology and financial services sector clients, with experience acting on class actions and internal investigations.
"Achyut is a very strong lawyer."
"One of the brightest people I have worked with, he is very strategic and practical."
Ranked Lawyers at
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
California