
Litigation: General Commercial
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Barakat + Bossa’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice delivers the caliber of advocacy expected from Big Law—refined through a boutique model that prioritizes agility, clarity, and client partnership. We handle high-stakes, cross-border, and industry-defining disputes for global businesses, private companies, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits across sectors including international trade, real estate, retail, and sports.
Our trial-first philosophy shapes every case. We build strong factual records from day one and use speed and strategy to drive better outcomes. We invest heavily in attorney development to ensure every team member is prepared to lead in high-pressure scenarios.
Led by board-certified business litigators with experience in federal and state courts, arbitration forums, and international matters, our team is trusted in disputes with significant financial, legal, and reputational stakes.
Representative Experience:
- Representation a business advisor in a $4.3B dispute over a battery tech development deal.
- Defense of a global automotive company in a $500M cross-border trademark and defamation case.
- Litigated a $100M governance dispute in a real estate investment fund.
- Representation of a public figure in a $50M+ defamation suit involving likeness rights.
- Coordinated defense in a $120M multi-jurisdictional product liability and bankruptcy matter.
- Prosecuted trademark claims against a major sports organization for brand misuse.
Industries (11)
- COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
- REAL ESTATE
- FACTORING
- CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL
- BUSINESS DISPUTES
- CONTRACT DISPUTES
- PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES
- LABOR & EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES
- MERCHANT PROCESSING
- ART LAW
- BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR RIGHTS
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Work Highlights
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Barakat + Bossa represented motorcycle maker Marco Antonio Soriano as defendant in a trademark infringement and false advertising lawsuit.
Strengths
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The Barakat + Bossa team is very hard-working, bright and creative.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWhat truly sets Barakat + Bossa apart is the firm's ability to understand the commercial realities behind each case and tailor its litigation approach accordingly.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABarakat + Bossa is a technologically savvy firm, and its lawyers are well versed in commercial law.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe firm has a diverse range of legal expertise, strong collaborative skills and the capacity to effectively address complex issues from multiple angles.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABarakat + Bossa's lawyers are experienced trial attorneys with the depth and base of knowledge to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Brian Barakat
Brian Barakat is a noted trial lawyer whose experience spans IP litigation, contract disputes and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
Brian excels to a high level to the benefit of clients and the legal world in general.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian is a highly experienced litigator who is distinguished by his deep expertise in law and litigation, paired with his strategic insight and unwavering commitment to achieving results.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian has diverse knowledge that helps guide his clients through the litigation process.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian is a risk-taker and is willing to go to bat for his clients no matter what it takes. He has a great courtroom demeanor and is skilled in trials.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABrian is very sophisticated at business litigation and is very involved with the business community.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 
Giacomo Bossa
Giacomo Bossa is experienced in a variety of commercial litigation including IP matters and real estate disputes.
What sets Giacomo apart is his combination of legal sophistication, responsiveness and strong commercial judgment.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGiacomo consistently aligns litigation strategy with the client’s broader business objectives. His client service is excellent, and he is reliable, communicative and proactive.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGiacomo brings strong commercial awareness to every engagement, providing practical, business-focused guidance that adds real value.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGiacomo is extremely talented and one of the smartest people you'll ever meet. He is also very quick on his feet, hard-working and diligent.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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Giacomo Bossa

Brian Barakat
Head of Department

Jocelyne Macelloni

Zalman Kass

Nick Diego

Patrick Furman

Angelique Gulla

Manoela Hackmeier

Tereza Horáková

Paula Ibarra

Barış Han Özkan

Thalia Zagalo Pacheco

Andrew Peters

Laura Rodriguez

Pavla Vítková

Elizabeth Arritola

Terrence Ayala

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