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+1 212 455 2000Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett boasts a dominant securities litigation group that is recognized for its representation of leading financial institutions and blue-chip corporations in big-ticket dispute work. The firm calls upon a deep bench of trial and appellate lawyers who are regularly retained to act on multibillion-dollar securities class actions and derivative suits. Its wider commercial litigation capabilities include strengths in bankruptcy disputes, insurance coverage matters and consumer class actions.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented The Toronto-Dominion Bank in resolving Stanford Ponzi scheme-related litigation, settling with the Official Stanford Investors Committee and individual plaintiffs for $1.2 billion.
Strengths
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"Simpson Thacher know the space well, are smart, write well and display good judgment."
"Above all, this team is highly responsive and self-executing. They are able to communicate directly with the business, advise on next steps clearly and succinctly and reach a good outcome."
"Simpson Thacher know the space well, are smart, write well and display good judgment."
"Above all, this team is highly responsive and self-executing. They are able to communicate directly with the business, advise on next steps clearly and succinctly and reach a good outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Youngwood is a much-esteemed civil litigator. He regularly represents financial clients and corporate issuers in class actions and Section 11 cases.
"He is unbelievably thorough and has an ability to really relate to clients. He is really good at distilling and laying out the pros and cons from an analytical perspective."
"Jon is highly professional and thoughtful. He treats every team member with respect and agency and also has a keen understanding of his clients' needs and interests."
"He is incredibly practical, pragmatic and thoughtful, and highly responsive. He sees through all the fog and understands the issues that are really at play."
Lynn Neuner maintains a versatile practice, which sees her act for corporate and financial clients in shareholder disputes and securities matters, as well as insurance litigation.
"Lynn is an incredibly talented attorney who is very bright and extremely hard-working. She is adept at helping clients with the most complex issues."
"One of the best lawyers I've ever encountered, she's extremely strategic and smart. Congenial but very effective and aggressive in representing her clients' interests."
"Lynn is a client's dream attorney: fantastically talented, commercially aware and very user-friendly."
Peter Kazanoff comes recommended for his expertise as a securities litigator. He demonstrates particular strength in M&A litigation, as well as financial fraud cases, class actions and shareholder disputes.
"He's extremely bright and when he gives his word about something, you can absolutely rely on it. He's a truly effective and thoughtful representative of his clients."
"He's always struck me as technically competent and responsive lawyer and a good writer."
"Pete is knowledgeable, thoughtful and good on his feet. I think very highly of him."
Craig Waldman offers extensive experience in securities litigation, regularly handling shareholder class actions, derivative suits and M&A disputes for major issuers and underwriters.
"Craig knows the business professionals well and is able to communicate with them clearly and easily. He's self-executing, efficient and makes good use of clients' time."
"He is thoughtful, commercial and very well steeped in securities law."
"Craig is extremely knowledgeable, on the ball, and in command of his matters."