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Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - Texas

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin fields a respected disputes team with notable proficiency in securities litigation. It acts on behalf of public companies in various industries as well as officers and directors. The attorneys are widely respected for their skillful handling of shareholder derivative lawsuits and securities class actions. The firm offers capabilities in wider commercial disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Akin represented Amberjack Capital Partners in connection with a class action lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging a stockholders' agreement with Dril-Quip upon closing of the merger.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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M. Scott Barnard
2
M. Scott Barnard
2
Band 2
Scott Barnard counsels corporate and individual clients in securities class actions, shareholder disputes and enforcement matters.

Scott is calm under fire, with extensive experience and great rapport with his team.

Scott Barnard is a brilliant lawyer.

Scott is a subject matter expert.

James Wetwiska
5
James Wetwiska
5
Band 5
James Wetwiska's wide-ranging practice includes oil and gas, product liability, contract and intellectual property disputes.
Lacy Lawrence
5
Lacy Lawrence
5
Band 5
Lacy Lawrence is a commercial trial lawyer with experience handling complex commercial, bankruptcy and energy-related disputes.

Lacy Lawrence is an excellent strategist and first-chair trial lawyer.

Lacy is tenacious. She is a good advocate.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Texas

Litigation: Securities

M. Scott Barnard
2
M. Scott Barnard
2
Band 2

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Lacy Lawrence
5
Lacy Lawrence
5
Band 5

Texas: Houston & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

James Wetwiska
5
James Wetwiska
5
Band 5