Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
Contact number
+1 212 756 2000Chambers Review
Schulte Roth & Zabel boasts a bench of experienced trial lawyers making up a strong commercial litigation practice. The firm has expertise in investment disputes, patent litigation and Delaware suits, among other matters.
Work Highlights
- Schulte Roth & Zabel represented Eric Bischoff in two litigations among the shareholders of the Boar's Head company, in which 65% of shares were in dispute, valued in excess of $2 billion.
Strengths
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"They are able to handle complex matters with time sensitivity."
"The lawyers have a very strong ability to understand the business issues and advise if there is a claim and damages to pursue. They are passionate about their work and remain so throughout the cases."
"The team has strong skill and experience, they are strategic yet pragmatic in their approach."
"They are able to handle complex matters with time sensitivity."
"The lawyers have a very strong ability to understand the business issues and advise if there is a claim and damages to pursue. They are passionate about their work and remain so throughout the cases."
"The team has strong skill and experience, they are strategic yet pragmatic in their approach."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Swartz cochairs the litigation group at Schulte Roth & Zabel and heads the shareholder activism practice. He has a broad based commercial litigation practice, with notable strength in corporate control disputes and actions brought in Delaware.
"He's extremely commercial, user-friendly and a sharp advocate. He is pragmatic and focused on what the client's objectives are."
"Michael is a very skilled practitioner who is always available."
"I fully trust his knowledge, skill and intuitiveness and his high ability to understand complex factual situations and apply them to the legal issues at hand."