Litigation: Securities: Plaintiffs | USA

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann is a preeminent plaintiffs' firm that provides public pension funds and institutional investors with first-class representation in high-value securities litigation. It boasts an impressive track record in securing significant corporate governance reforms and high-value recoveries, with notable strengths in disputes involving bankrupt and distressed entities. The firm brings claims against a range of defendants, including financial services entities, and pharmaceuticals and energy companies.

Kasowitz Benson Torres is a specialized litigation firm, well regarded for its expert handling of sophisticated commercial claims. It acts on disputes such as market manipulation suits, antitrust conspiracy claims and creditors' actions brought against private equity firms. The firm has a respected practice acting for plaintiffs in complex securities cases, including matters arising from the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also represents hedge fund clients in significant opt-out disputes against issuers. Its diverse client base comprises senior professionals, private equity investors, governmental entities and multinational corporations.

Labaton Keller Sucharow is a distinguished plaintiff-side securities litigation practice fielding notable experience in bringing high-value actions on behalf of institutional investors. The firm regularly appears before the Delaware Court of Chancery, securing high-value recoveries and major corporate governance reforms on behalf of plaintiffs. It is also noted for its strength in cross-border proceedings.

Quinn Emanuel possesses a dominant commercial litigation team that consistently demonstrates leading courtroom expertise for both plaintiffs and defendants. The firm's broad civil capabilities include notable strength in product liability, intellectual property and antitrust disputes. The team is also highlighted for its strong securities practice, fielding experience in bringing high-value claims against financial institutions on behalf of institutional plaintiffs. Draws from its expert appellate practice to handle state and federal appeals, including extensive experience appearing before the US Supreme Court.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd obtained a $1 billion recovery with co-counsel in a case alleging that defendants Michael Dell, certain directors of Dell Technologies Inc., and private equity firm Silver Lake, among others, breached their fiduciary duties to the former holders of Dell Class V tracking stock, and that Goldman Sachs aided and abetted those breaches.

"The BFA team is extraordinarily skilled and well versed in complex securities litigation and the related litigation strategy that such complexity requires. They are also responsive and thorough in communication with clients."

Pomerantz is a prominent player on the plaintiffs' side of securities litigation. It specializes in bringing class actions and shareholder derivative cases, as well as direct action litigations, against corporate issuers. The firm has achieved some of the largest settlements of the past few years on a nationwide level.