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Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Akin continued to represent Armistice Capital in a Section 16(b) lawsuit, winning a three-day jury trial in the District of Colorado.
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Akin partners are highly responsive and practical. The firm has a reputation for zealous representation of its clients, but its attorneys are much more than legal gladiators, they know when to solve problems through negotiation and compromise. They are super impressive.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSAAkin is knowledgeable, responsive, personable and thorough. The firm's subject matter expertise is comprehensive, spanning complex commercial, regulatory and transactional issues, while its practical judgment ensures that advice is always grounded in real world considerations.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSAAkin is thorough, smart and agile. The team cuts through the noise and focuses on the critical issues, devising and emphasizing arguments that permit a smooth resolution. Its attorneys are effective, efficient and have very good commercial awareness too.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSAAkin stands out for its ability to assess which issues are going to be important to the court and in articulating those issues and writing arguments in ways that are compelling. Akin is highly gifted in assessing matters and is successful as a result.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Uri Itkin
Uri Itkin regularly acts for major insurers and asset managers on complex cases relating to commercial mortgage-backed securities, as part of a broader practice in financial litigation. Uri is a great advocate who is business-minded and takes the time to understand our objectives in any potential claim.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSAUri is a great lawyer with strong commercial litigation instincts.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSAUri is our top choice for any business litigation matter.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSAUri is a strategic thinker who quickly grasps and distills the intricacies of complex issues and arguments.
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Band 4 Douglas Rappaport
Douglas Rappaport focuses his practice on investment funds, with expertise in a wide array of securities disputes and commercial litigation including breach of contract, alleged fraud and activist campaigns. Doug brings a level-headed and thorough analysis to each issue, with an eye toward resolution not just issue spotting.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSADoug truly cares about his clients and reaches out proactively regarding relevant updates. He is highly sophisticated and has deep subject matter expertise.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSADoug is extremely practical and efficient.
Litigation: Securities respondentUSADoug is an exceptional attorney who makes an effort to understand the client's business needs, and effectively manages his team.
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Douglas Rappaport
Litigation: Securities
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Securities: Institutional Plaintiffs: Mainly RMBS Litigation
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