Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by WilmerHale
Our lawyers have played an integral role in many of the most significant cases across the globe over the past several years, including internal and governmental investigations; patent, copyright and trademark cases; regulatory, government and public policy disputes; securities class action lawsuits; and federal and state appellate cases. Clients rely on our strong understanding of their industries and business goals, pragmatic and clear advice—even in the midst of complicated issues, complex legal and regulatory regimes, and high-stakes decisions—and ability to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems. Our cases and achievements cut across the litigation spectrum, and we have experience across industries, including aviation; bankruptcy and commercial; communications; defense and national security; government contracts; energy, environment and natural resources; financial institutions; labor and employment; technology; and trade.
To learn more about WilmerHale's Litigation practice, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/litigation
Chambers Review
WilmerHale offers market-leading advice in areas such as securities litigation and complex civil disputes. The firm is acclaimed for its strength in cases involving IP matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds and financial services institutions. The group provides extensive expertise with respect to class actions and derivative claims.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale successfully represented former officers and directors of DataXu in a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act in connection with alleged failure to disclose a liquidation clause in DataXu's articles of incorporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The WilmerHale team is exceptional at all levels, has a set of partners with deep expertise supported by consistently outstanding counsel and senior associates. WilmerHale's ability to tap into internal partnerships to ensure full advantage has been impressive."
"The team is incredibly knowledgable."
"The litigators are terrific and their matters are sizeable."
"The WilmerHale team is exceptional at all levels, has a set of partners with deep expertise supported by consistently outstanding counsel and senior associates. WilmerHale's ability to tap into internal partnerships to ensure full advantage has been impressive."
"The team is incredibly knowledgable."
"The litigators are terrific and their matters are sizeable."
Notable Practitioners
William Paine continues to be a leading lawyer in the securities litigation space. He has substantial experience in the defense of high value securities class actions.
"He is a great leader, tremendously connected and incredibly knowledgable. His level of service is incredibly high and he is always level headed."
"William is an excellent lawyer."
Chair of WilmerHale's commercial litigation group John Butts has experience acting on a wide array of disputes for clients in the banking, life sciences and technology sectors, among others.
"He is thoughtful and very well regarded in high-stakes commercial litigation."
"John is professional, organized, intelligent and available. He does a great job."
Timothy Perla is recognized for his securities litigation practice and is skilled in advising clients on a wide range of class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits.
"He shows superb effort, he's a great communicator and a great fighter."
"Tim is great to work with, efficient and knowledgable."
"He demonstrates subject matter expertise and provides immediate responses and well reasoned arguments."
Andrew Dulberg has a broad base of commercial disputes expertise, including handling securities and real estate related litigation.