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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Advertising: Litigation

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Advertising: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is highly skilled in contentious advertising matters. The team has a strong track record in false advertising litigation, including class-action disputes, and also notable experience representing clients before the NAD and advising on regulatory investigations. The firm boasts offices in New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton successfully represented W.R. Grace & Co in a competitor lawsuit brought by G.W. Aru and its affiliate, defeating all claims of patent infringement and false advertising.

Strengths

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  • The team is distinguished by its expertise and command of the subject matter. Partners and associates alike are incredibly impressive.

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  • Debevoise stands out due to the strategic, outside the box thinking of its attorneys.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David Bernstein
    Band 2David Bernstein

    David Bernstein

    David Bernstein handles complex false advertising disputes as part of his broad litigation practice. He represents clients before the FTC and NAD as well as in court.
  • Up and ComingMegan Bannigan
    Up and ComingMegan Bannigan

    Megan Bannigan

    Megan Bannigan is a partner at the firm's New York office. She is highly regarded for her work at the intersection of false advertising and intellectual property claims.

    • Megan is a fantastic litigator.

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    • Megan is a fantastic lawyer and strategic thinker. She is very effective at distilling complex issues and has superb presentation skills before both judges and laypeople.

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Ranked Individuals at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (2)

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