ERISA Litigation
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Band 3
Contact number
+1 312 853 7000About
Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/erisa-litigation
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP has an acclaimed litigation group which acts for large public and private corporations in all manner of ERISA disputes including class actions. It exhibits interdisciplinary cohesion across its employee benefits and appellate departments to fully cover its clients' needs on matters such as alleged breaches of fiduciary responsibility. The department has particular strength in the representation of insurance companies.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Gannett in an ERISA class action trial alleging ERISA violations related to the sale of a predecessor company's stock.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a wide variety of skilled attorneys with deep substantive ERISA knowledge."
"Sidley make sure we have access to top talent that reflects the communities our company serves."
"The Sidley attorneys with whom we work are very knowledgeable and experienced in ERISA litigation, especially class action fee and fiduciary litigation."
"The team has a wide variety of skilled attorneys with deep substantive ERISA knowledge."
"Sidley make sure we have access to top talent that reflects the communities our company serves."
"The Sidley attorneys with whom we work are very knowledgeable and experienced in ERISA litigation, especially class action fee and fiduciary litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Blocker handles a broad array of disputes arising out of retirement, health and welfare plans.
"Mark is an intelligent lawyer."
Eric Mattson frequently undertakes ERISA disputes as part of his broad class actions practice.
"Eric is an excellent ERISA defense litigator and an excellent appellate advocate."
"He gives thoughtful counsel, explains his rationale and draws on his experience to develop my understanding of the subject matter."