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Arnold & Porter

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Arnold & Porter

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For
Arnold & Porter boasts a full-service litigation group fielding significant experience across civil disputes. The firm represents an impressive roster of financial clients, alongside considerable expertise representing clients in the pharmaceutical and wider life sciences sector. It demonstrates particular strength in commercial disputes arising from product liability and mass tort issues, with demonstrable experience in taking cases to trial. It is also adept at handling securities disputes, including class actions, transactional litigation and MBS-related claims.
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Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter represented Daher Aerospace in litigation against Triumph Aerospace in the Southern District of New York in an over $130 million commercial dispute relating to the purchase and sale of an aerospace business in Stuart, Florida.

Strengths

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  • The team has a clear goal with incredible leadership from the top. The partners in charge collaborate with all of the lawyers to ensure delivery of the best work product possible. They are clear about the roles of each lawyer and the timeframes for deadlines, leading to positive outcomes.

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  • Arnold & Porter has excellent professional depth with extensive experience and knowledge. Everyone on the team is exceptional.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Arnold & Porter has deep legal and industry knowledge and takes time to understand the business needs and relevant industry challenges. The team provides realistic, practical and risk-aware advice, along with high-quality written work product.

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  • Arnold & Porter's key strengths are its high caliber of talent, its responsiveness and its deep subject matter expertise, particularly on complex multinational matters. The team also takes pride in mentoring young, emerging talent.

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  • Arnold & Porter has a deep knowledge of the law and local precedent, with formidable attorneys assigned to handle litigation diligently and with a high level of competence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James D Herschlein
    James D Herschlein

    James D Herschlein

    Cochair of Arnold & Porter's global litigation group James Herschlein is noted for his widespread commercial disputes experience, including contractual litigation, intellectual property suits and product liability matters.

    • James has unique ability to break down complex problems.

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    • James is a fabulous lawyer.

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  • Carmela Romeo
    Carmela Romeo

    Carmela Romeo

    Carmela Romeo is noted for her adept handling of pharmaceutical, private equity and insurance-related disputes.

    • Carmela is incredibly responsive, ambitious and smart.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Carmela adds her unique perspective to the matter and is a great team player.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Carmela is a terrific litigator who understands the litigation process very well and can really dig into issues. She strikes a good balance between aggressively pursuing your interests but also being really practical.

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