Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
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Provided by Dechert LLP
Widely recognized as a “go-to” firm for litigation, Dechert defends clients in complex matters where the stakes are highest, including class actions and multi-district litigation. We have helped companies across a broad range of industries achieve successful outcomes in disputes related to consumer fraud, intellectual property, false advertising, insurance and banking litigation, corporate governance, commercial disputes, and securities litigation.
Our California litigators are renowned for devising strategy, facilitating pre-trial resolutions, defeating class certification, managing e-discovery, obtaining summary dismissals – and, most of all, winning at trial.
Moreover, working with Dechert lawyers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, we deliver multi-jurisdictional expertise to guide clients through disputes wherever they arise.
Chambers Review
Dechert has a comprehensive commercial litigation offering, benefiting from a deep pool of experienced attorneys with considerable substantive knowledge. It is particularly adept in contract disputes and product liability matters, alongside wider skills in areas such as class action defense and unfair competition claims.
Kimberly Branscome is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Dechert represented former executives, including the former Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer, and other current and former employees of JUUL in multidistrict litigation consolidated in federal court in the Northern District of California, and in various litigations filed by States Attorneys General across the country. The lawsuits alleged that JUUL misled the public as to the safety of its product and engaged in unfair business practices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dechert's team have really impressive judgment. When they give me an answer I know it has been thought out and I can rely on it. They are prepared to think creatively and strategically."
"They provide a top-notch service."
"Dechert's team have really impressive judgment. When they give me an answer I know it has been thought out and I can rely on it. They are prepared to think creatively and strategically."
"They provide a top-notch service."