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Ashurst Perkins Coie

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Ashurst Perkins Coie

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie has a burgeoning commercial litigation practice and offers comprehensive capabilities in contentious matters spanning contractual disputes, securities litigation, bankruptcy and legal malpractice. This expertise is supplemented by notable strength in white-collar criminal proceedings. The firm acts for a varied client base comprising prominent names in the finance, media and legal sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • The firm continued to represent Uber in a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit against a group of law firms and medical providers who are engaged in a bribery scheme based around creating fraudulent personal injury lawsuits against Uber.

Strengths

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  • The firm is extremely smart and hardworking. Its lawyers come to the table with fresh ideas and sharp perspectives. They are also collegial and cooperative.

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  • The firm distinguishes itself through its strategic approach, client-focused mindset and ability to balance strong litigation with pragmatic settlement negotiation. Its combination of legal skill, commercial awareness and genuine client partnership is very strong.

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  • The firm's depth of knowledge and ability to access the right experts when needed is exceptional. The firm provides clear, human-centered communication. What truly sets it apart is its ability to translate complex legal matters into clear, simple terms. Its attorneys don't just give legal advice, they make sure it aligns with my business priorities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Shari Brandt
    Shari Brandt

    Shari Brandt

    Shari Brandt is firmwide co-chair of Ashurst Perkins Coie's U.S. complex litigation practice group. She draws praise for her commercial disputes practice, with noted experience in breach of contract matters and class actions.

    • Shari is very smart and very efficient.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Shari is sharp, practical and gives creative and sensible advice. She is a terrific lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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