Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

Robert Giuffra demonstrates enormous capability across the entire spectrum of civil litigation, and is a fine choice of counsel for both major financial institutions and corporate issuers facing securities actions and commercial disputes.

"He's a smart and talented litigator. He's very quick on his feet and an effective advocate."

"His advocacy is first-rate. He's just very strong, capable, experienced and hard-working. He has a good team and he's not afraid of anything."

Sharon Nelles excels in bet-the-company litigation, and often acts for leading corporate clients in securities class actions, as well as defending financial institutions in various high-profile civil disputes.

"Sharon is an extremely personable lawyer. She gets on well with the juries and is tremendous at analyzing complex situations."

"I don't think I've encountered another securities litigator attuned not just to the substance of the law but with sensitivity for regulator concerns."

"Sharon is extremely practical, able to see things from a global perspective and is a great negotiator. She's masterful at handling clients."

Richard Pepperman offers particular strength in securities class actions and other matters alleging securities fraud. His clients include major financial institutions and corporate issuers.

"He is outstandingly intelligent, humble, straightforward and incredibly effective. He thinks six steps ahead and is at home speaking to courts and to jurors."

"He has unbelievable expertise and a complete command of case law and developing issues."

"He is effective, smart and has a good manner with the group as a leader."

Jeffrey Scott is well versed in a range of commercial litigation concerns, and regularly acts for financial institutions and corporate issuers in complex securities class actions.

"Jeff is very calm and calculated. He seems to know the ins and outs of everything. He's a phenomenal litigator, thinker, and strategist."

"Jeff is the consummate professional. He is thoughtful, cares deeply about his clients, and is always several strategic steps ahead of his adversaries."

Cochair of Sullivan & Cromwell's securities litigation practice Julia Malkina has a wealth of experience assisting a wide array of corporates with securities class actions and M&A related litigation.

"She is an encyclopedia of every little bit of securities knowledge. She knows all the ins and outs and is in the weeds, making sure we stay on the right path with any any legal argument we're making."

"She's approachable, responsive and effective."

"Having her on your litigation team, you know that every brief she will produce is perfect for the time. She is thoughtful and practical."