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Cohen & Gresser LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Cohen & Gresser LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Cohen & Gresser is recognized for its strong, talented pool of litigators with a wealth of governmental experience. It is well regarded for its regulatory and white-collar practice, but also possesses significant capabilities in civil suits. The firm is regularly sought after by individuals and corporates for representation in securities class actions and derivative matters, as well as financial clients in various shareholder and product litigation. It has experience handling a vast range of commercial cases, including IP, employment and corporate disputes. The firm's growing international presence further strengthens its handling of cross-border proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Cohen & Gresser continued to represent Visa in defending a class action complaint regarding allegations that Visa and co-defendants failed to disclose that Vanilla Visa gift cards are subject to draining.

Strengths

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  • The team is knowledgeable of all technical aspects of the law and is particularly good at thinking through and strategizing about the different scenarios that can arise in litigation. Its associates are thoughtful and thorough and the firm provides an excellent service that is very responsive.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Cohen & Gresser's lawyers are business-oriented, pragmatic and effective communicators. They are excellent advisers and negotiators, and the senior partners are outstanding.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Cohen & Gresser can handle legally challenging matters while also understanding complex business and financial relationships. The firm has substantial depth and can handle matters nimbly yet aggressively.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Cohen & Gresser's attorneys are very sharp litigators who are very quick to grasp the ins and outs of the case and the path it is likely to take. They can identify pressure points.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Lawrence T Gresser
    Band 5Lawrence T Gresser

    Lawrence T Gresser

    Lawrence Gresser is a fine choice of counsel for blue-chip clients facing matters ranging from M&A litigation and joint venture disputes to antitrust cases.
    • Lawrence is an outstanding strategist and negotiator.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Larry is an old-school attorney who knows that clients come first. He will ensure that you get what you need fast.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Mark S Cohen
    Band 5Mark S Cohen

    Mark S Cohen

    Mark Cohen draws praise for his handling of securities class actions and derivative suits, as well as SEC enforcement proceedings.
    • Mark is an excellent lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 6Daniel Tabak
    Band 6Daniel Tabak

    Daniel Tabak

    Daniel Tabak's well-regarded commercial litigation practice offers clients noted acumen on class actions, breach of contract cases and financial industry-related matters.

    • Daniel has an incredible technical understanding of very complex issues and genuine commercial awareness at the same time.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Daniel is a solid litigator and is really good at strategy, thinking a few steps ahead.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Daniel is a superb, thoughtful and careful lawyer.

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