Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Williams & Connolly LLP is a top-flight DC firm and litigation powerhouse with a legacy of excellence in contentious civil matters. Its deep and dynamic bench of talented litigators is consistently involved in major commercial disputes and securities litigation. The firm offers top-drawer advice and masterful trial expertise to an enviable list of clients that includes a whole host of high-profile individuals as well as multinational companies, global financial institutions and media organizations. It houses recognized strength in litigating complex cross-border disputes, as well as nationwide class actions and mass torts.
Work Highlights
- Williams & Connolly won a jury trial for Fifth Third Bank in defending against a class action concerning an alleged $444 million breach of contract claim.
Strengths
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"Williams & Connolly are very skilled counsel for complex litigation."
"The firm has versatile and smart lawyers who are very efficient."
"We love working with the firm. They do a very good job with extremely complex work."
"It's a go-to team for litigation. They are in a very small group you would use in 'bet-the-company' litigation."
"Williams probably delivers the most consistently excellent work product of any firm we use. Everything they generate is spot on and timely. They are a very well-oiled machine that delivers results."
"Williams & Connolly are very skilled counsel for complex litigation."
"The firm has versatile and smart lawyers who are very efficient."
"We love working with the firm. They do a very good job with extremely complex work."
"It's a go-to team for litigation. They are in a very small group you would use in 'bet-the-company' litigation."
"Williams probably delivers the most consistently excellent work product of any firm we use. Everything they generate is spot on and timely. They are a very well-oiled machine that delivers results."
Notable Practitioners
Dane Butswinkas enjoys an excellent reputation for his representation of leading clients in the financial services sector. He is called upon to handle matters ranging from antitrust and securities to corporate governance.
"Dane is one of the top litigators in the country. He is just a fount of knowledge with outstanding experience."
"He's an excellent lawyer."
Enu Mainigi wins praise from all corners of the market for her representation of major clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. She has considerable trial experience.
"Enu is very, very good."
"Enu's client service and excellent trial skills stand out."
Robert Van Kirk maintains a wide-ranging practice, including large class actions, derivative suits and significant multijurisdictional disputes. His clients include private equity firms and corporations in the security and healthcare sectors.
"He is very smart, very nice and disarmingly tough. He does things the right way and doesn't quit until he wins."
"He is exceptional. He's a strategist and a trial lawyer. His writing is on a whole different level."
"He's brilliant. A very strategic, very practical and smart lawyer."
Amanda MacDonald, cochair of Williams & Connolly's securities litigation group, is a well-regarded securities litigator who excels in shareholder derivative actions and securities class actions.
"Amanda is extremely knowledgeable, effective and a subject matter expert for all things securities. She is also insanely responsive."
"Amanda is an outstanding writer and strategist and a very good oral advocate."
Joseph Petrosinelli is the chairman of Williams & Connolly LLP and cochairs the product liability practice. He is noted for his strength in handling securities fraud disputes.
Kevin Downey represents clients in complex and high-value securities litigation. He is adept at handling derivative claims and 10(b) class actions, as well as IPO-related disputes.
"Kevin is a standout trial lawyer. He's excellent."
Edward Bennett, cochair of Williams & Connolly's commercial litigation group, focuses his practice on financial litigation and antitrust. He is well versed in state and federal courts and often represents Fortune 100 companies.
"He's a tremendous trial attorney. Edward is incredibly knowledgeable, very practical and has a confidence that is exactly what you want in an important case."
"Ted is always thinking about how to win."
"He's a brilliant analyst and strategist."
Ranked Lawyers at
Williams & Connolly LLP
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