About

Provided by Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Cahill has a prominent litigation practice with approximately 150 litigators. Our clients operate in an increasingly complex litigation landscape. We handle matters in highly specialized areas including appeals; securities laws; antitrust and trade regulation; insurance and reinsurance; First Amendment and other constitutional law challenges; copyright, trademark and trade secret disputes; communications; bankruptcy litigation; structured finance; anti-corruption law including FCPA and OFAC; as well as complex commercial disputes involving claims of accounting and legal malpractice, fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and other business disputes. 

We have recently represented public and private multinational companies, insurers, financial institutions and publishing companies, among others, in a variety of complex commercial disputes and in regulatory and enforcement situations. We are also proud to be considered "the litigator's litigator," the firm that a number of the country's largest and most successful law firms have chosen to defend them in high-stakes securities and professional responsibility claims.

Among our litigators are former law clerks at the federal trial and appellate levels, including the Supreme Court of the United States, and lawyers who joined Cahill following distinguished careers in the SEC, DOJ, Department of the Treasury and other federal and state bodies.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - New York

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cahill Gordon & Reindel possesses a strong litigation practice that is well equipped to handle major commercial proceedings, offering extensive insurance, antitrust and First Amendment expertise and notable experience acting for major financial services and telecommunications companies. The firm litigates securities cases involving RMBS, CDOs and rate-fixing issues for multiple financial institutions, as well as handling related government investigations. Its lawyers have impressive strength in large-scale class actions that sees them attract a top-notch financial client base, while also demonstrating strength in areas such as life sciences.

Work Highlights

  • Cahill Gordon & Reindel represented MoneyLion in litigation brought against it by the sellers of Malka Media Group alleging breach of sale agreement, following MoneyLion's acquisition of Malka.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Herbert S Washer
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Herbert S Washer
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Eminent Practitioners
Herbert Washer is a go-to litigator for top financial clients and is well versed in market manipulation matters, as well as wider class actions and arbitrations. He chairs Cahill's executive committee.

He knows the banking and securities laws better than anyone I know.

You can put him on a call and he has a cool, calm and collected presence.

Herb is so technically proficient and also a very calming influence on clients during high stakes matters.

David Januszewski
2
David Januszewski
2
Band 2
David Januszewski focuses his practice on the representation of financial services clients. He handles major market manipulation disputes, as well as class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

David has very good oral advocacy and written advocacy.

He has a really calming presence and is able to lead clients through difficult issues.

He's a great experienced litigator who delivers amazing service.

Davis is a really terrific civil litigator who gives very detailed, thoughtful plans of how things will play out.

Tammy Roy
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Tammy Roy
3
Band 3
Tammy Roy is an experienced counselor to major players in the financial sector on a range of commercial litigation concerns.

Tammy is a great litigator. She is probably the most responsive outside counsel we've had.

Tammy is an excellent and wonderful civil litigator. She has a great ability to get into the mindset of a jury and really frame her arguments accordingly.

Tammy is a superstar litigator, who is a dream relationship partner and a pleasure to work with.

Tammy is excellent, she's super smart and really practical. She is focused on making sure she is representing us to the best of our abilities.

I am always amazed at Tammy's insight in handling complex issues. She is incredibly smart, thoughtful and thorough.

Jason Hall
4
Jason Hall
4
Band 4
Cochair of Cahill Gordon & Reindel's securities litigation practice Jason Hall is a go-to litigator for corporates and financial institutions in a wide array of disputes.

Jason is an amazing civil litigator who is very brilliant on the law.

I am always impressed by Jason's writing and advocacy skills. He is thoughtful and thorough.

Sheila Ramesh
4
Sheila Ramesh
4
Band 4
Sheila Ramesh is frequently sought after by major financial institutions to handle a wide array of complex securities and commercial disputes, including allegations of market manipulation.

She is super responsive, on top of her matters and goes the extra mile for clients.

Sheila is an experienced litigator who delivers amazing service.

Sheila really has a very good grasp of all the issues. She is also a creative thinker who comes up with new ideas and approaches.

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Edward Moss
6
Band 6

Edward Moss represents companies and individuals in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, with particular expertise in securities, antitrust and M&A-related lawsuits.

Edward is talented, eloquent and charismatic.

Eddy is a fantastic lawyer. He is super smart, excellent on his feet and incredibly hardworking.

Edward is great and has been on our side, big and small. He brings a commercial lens to litigation, which is rare to find.

Edward is a practical lawyer who doesn't over complicate things. He has good judgment and people skills, which can sometimes be overlooked.

Landis C. Best
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Landis C. Best
6
Band 6
Landis Best is an experienced litigator with a proven track record handling insurance disputes. She is also adept at securities litigation alongside her distinguished practice in First Amendment cases.

Landis is expert in thorny legal issues and quirky trial questions. She is analytical and just the right person to have behind you.

Landis is an amazing civil litigator who can handle large constitutional issues exceptionally well.

Landis is incredibly detail oriented and doesn't miss a beat. She is thoughtful and has a pretty solid depth of knowledge.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial

Tammy Roy
3
Tammy Roy
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Band 3
6
Edward Moss
6
Band 6
Landis C. Best
6
Landis C. Best
6
Band 6
Litigation: Securities

Herbert S Washer
E
Herbert S Washer
E
Eminent Practitioners
David Januszewski
2
David Januszewski
2
Band 2
Jason Hall
4
Jason Hall
4
Band 4
Sheila Ramesh
4
Sheila Ramesh
4
Band 4