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Advertising: Litigation | USA

USA - Nationwide

The Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory section covers corporate and other transactional work involving advertising and marketing agencies, and other clients in the advertising industry, as well as contractual and regulatory compliance work related to marketing campaigns, such as sponsorship, licensing and branding deals. This section also covers regulatory proceedings, but please note that we have newly created an Advertising: NAD Proceedings section which covers lawyers and firms who specialise in representing brands before the National Advertising Division. The Advertising: Litigation section covers disputes work related to the advertising industry. The core work covered by this section is Lanham Act disputes and consumer class actions involving false advertising. NAD proceedings are not on their own included in the Advertising: Litigation section.

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Band 1

  1. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
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    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP has a first-rate practice skilled in handling the full range of advertising litigation matters. It represents clients in high-profile Lanham Act disputes and consumer class actions alleging deceptive advertising practices, as well as in NAD proceedings and appeals before the NARB. The department offers expertise to clients in the automobile, consumer products, telecommunications, healthcare and cosmetics industries, among others. The attorneys display notable trial experience.
  2. Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
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    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP remains a go-to firm for high-stakes advertising litigation. The firm is particularly noted for representing leading brands in false advertising disputes, with a strong capability in handling cases that go to trial. It also possesses a nationwide practice in the defense of consumer class actions. The team is particularly active on behalf of clients in the food and drink industry.
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Band 2

  1. Kirkland & Ellis
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    Kirkland & Ellis
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Kirkland & Ellis has a well-regarded litigation practice with a strong record of handling Lanham Act disputes as well as cases before the NAD. The team also defends a number of major corporate clients in putative class actions brought by consumers in both state and federal courts. Its lawyers act for a wide range of clients from industries including pharmaceuticals, technology and consumer goods.
  2. Proskauer Rose LLP
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    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Proskauer Rose LLP fields a team of top-drawer litigators, which draws an impressive set of clients, acting on both the defense and plaintiff sides of major advertising disputes at state, federal and appellate levels. It houses additional strength in defending consumer class actions for retail clients and manufacturers of household goods. The team also has experience representing clients before the NAD and NARB.
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Band 3

  1. Crowell & Moring LLP
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    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Crowell & Moring LLP fields an impressive advertising offering with particular strengths handling proceedings before the NAD and other regulatory bodies. The firm is adept at handling litigation involving false advertising and unfair trade practices. The team acts on behalf of clients from a broad range of industries, including food and beverages, consumer products and healthcare.
  2. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is highly skilled in contentious advertising matters. The team has a strong track record in false advertising litigation, and also notable experience representing clients before the NAD. The firm boasts offices in New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
  3. Venable LLP
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    Venable LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Venable LLP displays extensive capabilities in this space, with a particular specialty in FTC and other enforcement investigations. The firm is especially active in consumer class actions, and also experienced with handling NAD challenges. Its large corporate client base is drawn from a range of industries including retail, technology and manufacturing.
  4. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
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    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is noted for its strength in contentious advertising mandates. The team frequently acts on behalf of multinational brands in Lanham Act claims, consumer class actions as well as NAD proceedings. The firm offers bi-coastal strength, with lawyers based in New York, Washington DC and California.
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Band 4

  1. Arnold & Porter
    4
    Arnold & Porter
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter provides comprehensive counseling on advertising matters, including assisting with regulatory compliance and corporate transactions. The team is well placed to assist clients in dealings with regulators such as NAD, FTC, FDA, as well as holding expertise in consumer class actions. The firm advises a number of leading brands in the food and beverages, life sciences and other consumer products sectors.
  2. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells showcases significant strengths and expertise in punitive class actions. The team often acts for healthcare, retail and biotechnology clients.
  3. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Advertising: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin's litigators enjoy a reputation in contentious advertising mandates. The firm represents clients in false advertising and consumer class actions across a range of key sectors, including healthcare and technology.